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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Cut and Sew Innovation - **Company:** ALICE AND OLIVIA - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bafa57418f3f3c1e ## About the Role The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of apparel design, garment construction, fit, fabrication, and the full development process for cut and sew product. * Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field. * 10+ years of apparel design experience, preferably within contemporary women's t-shirts, streetwear, activewear, or specialty apparel. * Interest in or experience with robotics, automation, digital manufacturing, or emerging apparel production technology required. * Strong knowledge of cut and sew garment construction, fabric hand feel, drape, fit, stitching, finishing, trims, and production considerations. * Experience creating sketches, flats, tech packs, construction callouts, and design presentations. * Understanding of patternmaking, grading, garment measurements, and fit corrections. * Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; Microsoft Office experience required. * Ability to manage multiple styles, deadlines, seasons, and priorities in a fast-paced environment. * Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and factories. ## Description The Sr. Cut and Sew Innovation Designer is responsible for creating original garments from concept through development, with a strong focus on fabric, silhouette, fit, construction, finishing details, and innovative production methods. This role works with Design and partners closely with our automation/robotics partners to develop unique products, ensuring each garment reflects the brand's aesthetic, quality standards, technical requirements, and commercial needs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Design original cut and sew garments from concept through sample development, ensuring alignment with seasonal direction and brand identity. * Collaborate with robotics, automation, and technology partners to explore, develop, and produce cut and sew garments using innovative manufacturing processes. * Evaluate robotic or automated garment-making outputs for quality, consistency, fit, construction, and alignment with approved design intent. * Research market trends, fabrications, silhouettes, construction techniques, trims, and finishing details to support new product development. * Create sketches, flats, fashion cards, and design presentations using hand sketching and digital tools as needed. * Develop and communicate design intent through tech packs, construction details, measurements, trim direction, and fabric specifications. * Partner with patternmakers, Technical Design, Product Development, Production, and vendors to execute garments from initial concept through final sample approval. * Attend fittings and product reviews; provide feedback on fit, proportion, construction, fabric performance, and overall design execution. * Monitor garment development against seasonal calendars and follow up on pending issues to keep deliverables on track. * Maintain accurate line sheets, sample tracking, design updates, and style information throughout the development process. * Ensure each style reflects the intended quality, fit, craftsmanship, and brand aesthetic across all details. * Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional partners, vendors, and factories to support timely and high-quality product execution. ## Related Videos - [Lost and Wasted Time: Searching for the Cozy Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2107-lost-and-wasted-time-searching-for-the-cozy-web) - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [Design as an algorithm, not as a feature](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/471-design-as-an-algorithm-not-as-a-feature) - [ Project Fugu: Progressive Web Apps, Superpowered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/290-project-fugu-progressive-web-apps-superpowered) - [Delete the roles, deploy the skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2104-delete-the-roles-deploy-the-skills) - [Designing the Future of Human<>Agent Collaboration](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1447-designing-the-future-of-human-agent-collaboration) ## Related Articles - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Are design and development really just the same thing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/520-are-design-and-development-really-just-the-same-thing) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Dev Digest 162: AI careers, MCP, AWS best practices & floppy sweaters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/571-dev-digest-162-ai-careers-mcp-aws-best-practices-floppy-sweaters) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025)