Associate Technical Designer - Sleepwear

Job Title: Associate Technical Designer – Sleepwear
Location: New York City (In-office 4 days per week, 1 day remote)
Salary: [Insert approved salary range]
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week
Company Overview
Dana-co, a leading design company specializing in luxury intimate apparel, is seeking a detail-oriented Associate Technical Designer to support our sleepwear collections. This role will assist with the technical design process from initial style adoption through final garment approval, helping ensure garments meet fit, construction, quality, and specification standards.
Working closely with senior technical team members, Design, Product Development, and external factories, the Associate Technical Designer will contribute to the development of comfortable, well-constructed sleepwear that reflects the design intent.
Skills & Qualifications
2–4 years of experience in technical design or apparel development, preferably supporting sleepwear, loungewear, or intimate apparel.
Strong understanding of garment construction, measurements, and fit, with knowledge of knit and woven fabrics.
Working knowledge of patternmaking and grading; familiarity with Lectra is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with SharePoint is a plus.
Experience preparing garment specifications, measuring samples, and documenting fit corrections.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate, organized technical records.
Clear communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and external factories.
Ability to manage multiple styles, prioritize tasks, and meet development deadlines.
Familiarity with time-and-action calendars and garment approval processes is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Specifications: Prepare and update measurement charts, construction details, and technical documentation under the guidance of senior technical team members.
Pattern Adjustments & Grading: Assist with reviewing patterns and graded specifications, helping identify adjustments needed to achieve the intended fit.
Sample & Garment Review: Measure and evaluate development, fit, and pre-production samples for accuracy, construction, workmanship, and consistency.
Fittings & Corrections: Participate in fittings, document feedback, and prepare fit comments and correction instructions for review before communicating with factories.
Fit Sample Documentation & Organization: Maintain organized records of samples, specifications, fit comments, and revisions throughout the development process.
Garment Approval Support: Assist with the Blue Tag and final garment approval processes by tracking outstanding corrections and preparing samples and documentation for review.
Development Coordination: Follow up with Design, grading, Quality Control, and external factories to support timely sample submissions and development milestones.
Issue Resolution: Flag fit, construction, or measurement concerns and work with senior team members to help resolve them.
Benefits for Full-Time Employees
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
Paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
Short-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Bereavement support
Education reimbursement
Voluntary benefits, including life insurance, short-term disability, AD&D, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, and group legal services
Employee discounts
Equal Opportunity Statement
Dana-co is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. We provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on any legally protected characteristic, including sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Work Location
This position requires working in our New York City office four days per week, with one remote day per week.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No