Senior Technical Designer

IPIPHANY AI is a leading design and distribution company specializing in officially licensed and private label apparel. They are seeking a Senior Technical Designer who will be responsible for translating design concepts into well-fitting garments while managing specifications and quality standards throughout the production process.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain detailed tech packs including measurements, construction details, and materials
• Develop spec sheets, grading rules, and garment measurements
• Must have strong attention to detail to ensure all technical details are accurate for factory production
• Ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines within a fast-paced environment
• Conduct and lead fit sessions on live models or mannequins
• Evaluate garment fit, balance, and proportions
• Provide fit corrections and technical comments for sample improvements
• Measure and inspect proto samples, fit samples, and pre-production samples
• Compare samples with approved specs and standards
• Track and approve revisions before production
• Ensure proper garment construction methods are followed
• Review stitching, seams, trims, and finishing details
• Maintain brand fit and integrity, consistency across styles
• Communicate clearly technical instructions and fit comments to factories
• Collaborate with pattern makers and production teams
• Have good problem-solving ability to troubleshoot production or pattern issues
• Design team – interpret design intent
• Product development – manage timelines and samples
• Merchandising team – ensure product meets market requirements
• Production team – support bulk manufacturing
• Create and update detailed Spec which Includes measurements, construction details, and flat sketches with how to measure details
• Define tolerances and grading rules for size ranges
• Ensure measurements align with account/brand fit standards
• Lead or assist in fit sessions on dress forms
• Identify necessary pattern or construction adjustments
• Review and measure various samples such as market samples, proto samples, fit samples, and pre-production samples
• Document fit comments and correction instructions
• Communicate updates clearly to factories and pattern makers
• Ensure revisions are implemented in the next sample
• Working closely with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, Production and SHO (Shanghai Office/team)
• Ensure garments meet design intent, standards and cost requirements
• Send technical instructions and updates
• Resolve issues related to fit, pattern, and construction
• Ensure factory samples meet account/brand standards
• Communication is sent through PLM comments, outlook and Teams Chat
• Review sewing methods, seams, trims, and finishes
• Ensure garments meet brand quality expectations
• Provide recommendations for improved construction
• Ensure revisions are completed within schedule
• Help maintain on-time production readiness