Technical Design Lead

Post Date

Jul 15, 2024

Location

New York,
New York

ZIP/Postal Code

10001
US
Jun 24, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Designer

Req #

DGO-718302

Pay Rate

$83k - $100k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a talented and experience Technical Design Lead to join the research department of a large ecommerce and wholesale brand, sitting remote in the US. In this position, you will be responsible for leading a team of Tech Designers and overseeing the design and development of new products in the apparel and beauty space. You will collaborate closely with crossfunctional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

In addition to the above, you will be hands-on in creating new products from ideation to post-launch using processes already in place. You will also travel 20-30% of the time to factories in order to assess product samples.

To be successful in this role, it is imperative to have prior technical design experience in the beauty, apparel, or similar space.

General responsibilities:
- Lead a team of tech designers and provide guidance and mentorship
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications
- Design and develop product specifications
- Assess product sample quality using QA processes
- Liaise with factories, creating guidelines to share with factories
- Ideate on new products (sketching, measuring, testing)

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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Required Skills & Experience

- 5+ years in a technical designer or similar role
- Experience in the apparel and/or beauty industry
- Experience working in a KPI-driven environment
- Strong experience in product QA

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.