Beyond Graduation

FIT is internationally recognized for the quality of its programs and the caliber of its graduates. At FIT, you’re connected through a faculty of industry professionals and through extensive networking opportunities. As a result, FIT graduates have a higher than average job placement following graduation.

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Career Pathways

FIT Technical Design graduates have begun their careers at G-III Apparel, The North Face, Jockey, Abercrombie and Fitch, American Eagle Outfitters, and other firms using their garment construction and technology skills. Many are working as assistant technical designers in New York City earning over $50,000 a year, according to FIT alumni surveys.  

Career Outlook

The Department of Labor includes employment as technical designers within the Patternmaker occupation. View the data below for up-to-date career information.

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Designing for a New Frontier

Angela Maragni, Technical Design ’12, brought her FIT training to the development of new ceremonial uniforms for the Space Force. The technical skills she gained as a student—including creating detailed garment specifications and collaborating with manufacturers—remain relevant to her work today.

They said they really loved the new designs. It was definitely the coolest part.

ANGELA MARANGI

Technical Design ’12
Angela Maragni assisted with the fitting of the new U.S. Space Force uniform at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas in November.

Read more about Angela's Space Force designs.

 

Contact Us

If you have questions about this program, please reach out.

Technical Design
Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology
Business and Liberal Arts Center, Room B436
(212) 217-4412