Technical Designer

Position Overview

Tuckernuck is seeking a dynamic and detail-obsessed Technical Designer to join our New York-based Design Team with a focus on our Sport & Casual vertical. This role is essential in bringing our product vision to life combining performance, versatility, and style with an emphasis on fit, function, and our signature brand aesthetic. The ideal candidate is fluent in garment construction, thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, is comfortable working on multiple seasons at a time, and is excited to help scale and refine our growing Sport & Casual assortment. You will serve as a key liaison between design, product development, and production, ensuring that every style fits flawlessly and meets Tuckernuck’s quality and brand standards. This position will report to the Senior Technical Designer.

Core Responsibilities

Partner closely with designers and product developers to interpret seasonal concepts into technically sound, production-ready garments for the Sport & Casual category.

Participate in fit sessions by providing clear fit notes, communicate pattern corrections, and guide vendors through revision rounds with precision and timeliness.

Own and maintain tech packs including specs, construction details, and graded measurements in coordination with design and development.

Collaborate with global vendors to resolve construction issues, troubleshoot fit challenges, and ensure samples meet all quality and aesthetic expectations.

Evaluate wear testing feedback and integrate functional improvements into future designs.

Monitor consistency across the category ensuring silhouette, fabric, and fit align with Tuckernuck's standards.

Support factory onboarding and maintain relationships with vendors through clear communication and accountability.

Stay up to date on innovative techniques, materials, and best practices in technical performance and casual wear construction.

Responsible for organizing fit samples by marking all incoming samples as received, communicating with production on fit priority and setting up fit rack accordingly 

Measuring in fit samples prior to fittings and summarizing overall specs

Minimum Qualifications

At least 5 years of experience as a Technical Designer, or a similar role

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Expert knowledge of pattern making, grading, and garment construction for woven and knit apparel.

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM systems, and technical sketching.

Strong understanding of fabric performance, stretch, and movement specific to casual and sport styles.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and vendor management skills.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple timelines.

A passion for Tuckernuck’s aesthetic and a drive to contribute to a growing brand in an entrepreneurial environment.

Compensation 

Compensation for the role will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. The estimated annual compensation for this role is $90,000-$115,000; classified as full-time exempt and not eligible for overtime. At Tuckernuck, we care about our team and offer benefits that support your health, growth, and work-life balance. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with a company match, generous paid time off and holiday, paid new parent leave, a generous employee discount, and other great perks. 

Tuckernuck Core Values

The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following core values that inspire the Tuckernuck team to make a difference. 

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Find the Fun

Stay Authentic

Respect

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Start Strong & Finish Strong

Have Courage

Tuckernuck is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Tuckernuck policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful. Tuckernuck offers reasonable accommodations in the hiring and employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in this application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.