Fashion Technical Designer – Wearable Electronics – NYC (Hybrid)

BLOO INK (www.BLOOINK.com) — we make battery-free e-paper displays updated from a phone app, designed for use on clothing and accessories.

Location

New York, NY (Hybrid)

• Remote: ideation, design, documentation
• In-person: as needed for reviews, prototyping, and testing (typically 2-3 sessions/month)

Employment Type

W-2 hourly employee (part-time, temporary)

Dates

Start: March 2026 (flexible)
End: August 2026 (approx.)

Hours

Up to 5 hours/week (may vary week to week based on prototype cycles)
Texworld NYC (Javits Center) — July 2026: expected to assist with presenting samples and the product (additional paid hours may be required that week).

Pay Transparency (NYC)

$55–$55/hour (W-2)

About the Role

We are looking for a technical designer to develop repeatable, comfortable, durable ways to affix a thin electronic display module to clothing & apparel. The job will involve iterating, building samples, and documenting the best approach so others can reproduce it.

A key milestone is preparing prototypes and an attachment guide for Texworld NYC (Javits Center) in July 2026, where BLOO INK will exhibit for its second year.

What You’ll Do

• Propose and evaluate multiple attachment concepts
• Create prototype samples across a few garment types/fabrics showing the device mounted
• Specify materials and construction details
• Produce a lightweight “integration kit” 
• Assist with preparing materials and presenting prototypes at Texworld NYC (July 2026)

What We’re Looking For

• Some hands-on experience in technical design, pattern making, sample making, or product development
• Comfortable working with physical constraints and iterating based on testing feedback
• Able to work independently and communicate clearly
• Familiarity with tech packs and interfacing with a manufacturer

How to Apply

Please apply through Handshake and include:

• Resume
• Portfolio