Senior Technical Designer

Aéropostale

. Manages garment evaluation process to ensure the provision of technical design assistance with master pattern and size grading as needed.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $89,100 - $162,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manages garment evaluation process to ensure the provision of technical design assistance with master pattern and size grading as needed.
Collaborate with Design and Product Development teams to determine fit and aesthetics.
Complete product packages in FlexPLM, including measurements, construction details and technical sketches.
Establish and maintain fit and construction standards to ensure brand consistency and quality.
Prepare and lead fit sessions with Design and Product Development, discuss fit history when presenting current fit and recommend alternative methods of construction or options for components when necessary.
Resolve and communicate fit and construction issues to International Buying Offices and factories within the development and production timelines.
Daily communication and follow through with IBO, vendors, and all cross-functional partners.
Enhance fit and quality through review of customer comments, competitive analysis, and conducting fit symposiums.

Requirements

What you’ll need

College degree in fine arts or design, or equivalent work experience in a design related field preferred.
8+ years of technical design experience required.
Knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking and manufacturing process.
A trained eye for proportion, balance and aesthetic details.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates confidence and assertiveness in fit presentation.
Ability to self-manage, works independently, multitask, and consistently meets deadlines.
Strong organizational skills with an acute attention to detail.
Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
Proactive on problem solving and resolution oriented.
Proficiency in: Flex PLM, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Web PDM, Microsoft Outlook and Excel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical/dental/vision
term life insurance
paid vacation/holidays
401(k) Savings Plan with company match
associate discount on JCPenney merchandise
on-site health clinic
pharmacy
daycare and preschool
full cafeteria service
24-hour fitness center
free garage parking

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Hard Skills & Tools

garment evaluationtechnical designpatternmakingsize gradinggarment constructionfit analysisquality standardsfit presentationproblem solvingmultitasking

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationconfidenceassertivenessself-managementorganizational skillsattention to detailproactiveteam collaborationindependence