Technical Designer Freelance

Technical Designer (Freelance)

Manufacturer of premium leather & sheepskin outerwear seeking a freelance Technical Designer for men’s & women’s tops, bottoms / RTW.

You will convert design intent into production-ready garments that deliver consistent fit, durability, and luxury hand-feel, protecting the quality customers expect and keeping the factories running on time.

Performance Objectives

·        Create complete, graded tech packs (specs, construction, BOM, stitch details) for 8–12 styles per season so first samples meet 90% of fit and construction targets.

·        Lead virtual and physical fittings, documenting revisions that cut sampling rounds by at least 30% versus prior seasons.

·        Resolve factory technical queries within 48 hours to prevent line stoppages in leather and sheepskin programs.

·        Maintain and update CAD pattern libraries so every SKU remains production-ready and size-consistent.

·        Flag material and construction constraints early so designs stay manufacturable without sacrificing the aesthetic.

You report to the Head of Design and work remotely with scheduled access to our sample room. Tools include Gerber or Lectra CAD, Excel, and Adobe Illustrator. You will partner directly with overseas factories and our in-house pattern and merchandising teams on a project-based freelance schedule.

Qualifications

·        5+ years of technical design experience

·        Proven ability to produce factory-ready tech packs that reduce sampling cycles.

·        Advanced CAD pattern-making skills (Gerber, Lectra, or equivalent) and grading expertise.

·        Hands-on knowledge of leather properties, shrinkage, and construction limitations.

·        Clear, concise communication with overseas production teams.

·        $45 per hour, 2- 3 week freelance role starting after Labor Day Weekend 2026