Associate Technical Designer

Qurate Retail Group

. Support QVC or HSN and coordinate style development from concept through fit approval and graded spec release .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical design processes, garment construction, and fit evaluation, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards. Proficient in coordinating style development and managing workload across multiple brands while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical DesignGarment ConstructionFit EvaluationProduct Development CyclePatternmaking

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Hard Skills

Technical Specification PacketsFit ApprovalGraded Spec ReleasePattern BlocksMeasurement SpecificationsConstruction MethodsFit IntentQuality StandardsAesthetic EvaluationT&A Calendar Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design

Industry Keywords

WovenKnitsSweatersIntimatesSwimwearOuterwearStyle DevelopmentVendor ManagementQuality AssuranceProduction Issues

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support QVC or HSN and coordinate style development from concept through fit approval and graded spec release
Provide technical support on aesthetic, fit intent, specifications, patterns, construction methods, and techniques
Establish pattern blocks and initial block specifications to maintain fit consistency
Ensure standard grade rules are applied to each garment
Establish category and brand standards for fit, construction, and quality
Complete technical specification packets with measurement specifications, construction details, tolerances, and performance standards
Communicate garment creation information, corrections, and approvals to vendors and factories
Identify potential production, quality, and costing issues and make recommendations
Evaluate garments for compliance with specifications, construction, fit intent, and aesthetic
Participate in fit sessions on live models and mannequins
Make fit and construction adjustments with vendors and factories
Ensure deadlines are met and support T&A calendar objectives
Enhance and evolve technical design processes with Technical Design leaders
Collaborate with design, sourcing, merchandising, QA, sourcing offices, and vendors
Manage workload for assigned brands

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in fashion design or related program
Minimum 2-3 years industry experience within Technical Design or Patternmaking
Knowledge of the entire product development cycle and all related milestones
Technical skills in product development, garment construction, and fit
Technical skills in product development, garment construction and fit
Knowledge of woven, knits, sweaters, intimates, swimwear, and outerwear categories
Ability to coordinate style development from concept through fit approval and graded spec release
Job seekers must reside in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware
No relocation assistance is available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Parental leave
Paid volunteer hours
Amazing company discounts
Health care benefits starting on day 1
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement benefits
Reasonable accommodations/support throughout the employment process