The Levy Group is seeking an innovative Senior Technical Designer to work in our swim department for the Action Sports division.
Company Background
With over 75 years of industry expertise, The Levy Group remains one of the largest apparel manufacturers in the United States. Our commitment to outstanding quality, value, and customer service has enabled us to continually grow and innovate in a highly challenging marketplace. Our network has grown to over 300 retail partners, five international offices, a portfolio of iconic brand partners, and four proprietary brands.
The Levy Group designs, manufactures, imports, markets, and distributes outerwear, swimwear, dresses, activewear, men’s tailored clothing, and sportswear. Headquartered in New York City, The Levy Group manages, elevates, and builds the long-term value of consumer brands by partnering with best-in-class manufacturers and retailers.
Job Summary
We’re looking for a detail-driven, knowledgeable Senior Swimwear Technical Designer. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of garment fit and construction to ensure alignment with brand standards, fit intent, and product specifications from development through production.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and lead model fittings from proto through final production, providing expert technical guidance to achieve brand fit standards
- Develop, maintain, and manage technical specifications, construction details, and callouts for all garments
- Communicate clearly with factories to support fit adjustments, pattern development, and modifications
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, Sales, and Production to align on fit intent and technical execution
- Maintain accurate and organized documentation of all relevant development and production data
- Manage Pre-Production (PP) and Top of Production (TOP) sample communication with factories
- Track development and production timelines to ensure all technical milestones and deadlines are met
- Identify quality issues and production challenges, providing clear solutions and recommendations
- Own grading strategy and execution, ensuring consistent sizing and fit across all styles
- Establish, document, and evolve best practices for technical design processes, pattern blocks, and fit standards
- Lead technical design development across all tiers of distribution timelines, ensuring samples and production milestones are achieved
- Collaborate closely with Design and Product Development teams to problem-solve creative and technical challenges
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in swimwear technical design and pattern making
- Proven live fit experience with strong knowledge of standard model measurements
- Extensive knowledge of swimwear fit, pattern making, and garment construction
- Proficiency in grading, proto-to-TOP development processes, and PLM systems
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management and project management abilities
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs
- Confident decision-maker, capable of working autonomously and collaboratively
- Strong communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Passionate about swimwear and product innovation.
