Associate Technical Designer – Sleepwear
Lunya | New York, NY
Up to $85,000 annually, based on experience
Full-time | 4 days in office, 1 day remote per week
Lunya is seeking a detail-oriented Associate Technical Designer to support the development of our sleepwear collections. This role brings together technical precision and an appreciation for thoughtful design, comfort, and quality.
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 technical design experience, including direct experience in sleepwear, is required. Loungewear experience is a plus.
- Strong understanding of garment construction, measurements, and fit, including knit and woven fabrics.
- Working knowledge of patternmaking and grading; familiarity with Lectra is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; SharePoint experience 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.
- Experience with time-and-action calendars and garment approval processes.
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.
Work Location
This position requires working in our New York City office four days per week, with one remote day per week.
Benefits
Full-time benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; paid vacation, sick and personal time; paid holidays; a 401(k) with company match; parental leave; disability coverage; an Employee Assistance Program; education reimbursement; voluntary benefits; and employee discounts.
Skills Required
- 2-4 years of experience in technical design or apparel development
- Experience supporting sleepwear, loungewear, or intimate apparel
- Strong understanding of garment construction, measurements, and fit
- Knowledge of knit and woven fabrics
- Working knowledge of patternmaking and grading
- Familiarity with Lectra
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Experience with SharePoint
- Experience preparing garment specifications, measuring samples, and documenting fit corrections
- Strong attention to detail and 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
What We Do
Dana-co is a privately held designer, importer and marketer of premium women’s intimate apparel, including women’s foundations, underwear and select daywear. It emphasizes lingerie fit, high-quality fabrics and construction, and innovative design, selling to department and specialty retailers. The company holds licenses for Natori sub-brands and launched its own Skarlett Blue brand in 2014. Based in New York City, it serves the upper tier of the intimate-apparel market.
