What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Technical Designer position at The Sweater Department?
Company Description
The Sweater Department is driven by a passionate team who share a love for creating soft, trendy but understandable sweaters. At the heart of our brand is a commitment to delivering designs that combine comfort, style, and craftsmanship. Our team values collaboration, creativity, and detailed artistry to bring styles pieces to life. Based in New York City, we are dedicated to creating a product that embodies both tradition and innovation in knitwear.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site position based in New York, NY for an Assistant Technical Designer. In this role, you will support the Sr Technical Designer and Design Team in creating and finalizing garment specifications, assisting in fittings, and ensuring accurate translation of creative designs into production-ready pieces. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage and maintain patterns, improve garment construction, and ensure the highest quality standards are met.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in Technical Design and Garment Construction
- Experience with Fitting and Pattern Making techniques - Knitwear background is preferred
- Understanding of structural and design principles, including fundamentals of clothing manufacturing
- Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy
- Ability to collaborate effectively with design, production, and merchandising teams
- Proficiency with design software and tools is a necessary
- Bachelor’s degree/Certification in Technical Design required, Knitwear Specialization preferred