Assistant Technical Designer

Position Details

Work Environment: At Duluth Trading Company, we value face-to-face interactions that foster our culture of learning, creativity, and teamwork. The role is based at our headquarters near Madison, WI. You will work in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays if you prefer.

What You’ll Do

• Organize and attend fit sessions, documenting comments and managing model scheduling and communication.
• Monitor sample statuses and update details in PLM to ensure production and development deadlines are met.
• Cook up wash and wear testing, competitive analysis sessions, and product reviews.
• Support fit and production sample review, analysis, and specification updates in PLM.
• Maintain digital pattern files and physical samples libraries.
• Aid in updating tech packs including sketches, Bill of materials and specifications.
• Aid in analyzing sample quality, measuring samples, and evaluating fit.
• Communicate with suppliers in support of sample tracking, fit comments, and tech pack updates.

Quality Assurance & Analysis

• Track lab testing compliance and wash and wear testing.
• Compile customer reviews and returns to drive data-led decision-making.
• Identify product failures, elevate issues to the team, and communicate findings to suppliers.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Apparel Design and Development or equivalent work experience.
• 1+ years of experience.
• No management experience required.
• Basic fit analysis and patternmaking skills.
• Ability to sketch in Illustrator or similar package.
• Knowledge of product construction and components.
• Basic understanding of product engineering, manufacturing processes, and QC systems.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and be self-directed.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Leadership Competencies

• Leading Self: Inspiring Trust
• Adaptability
• Mature Confidence
• Career and Self Development

About Duluth Trading Company

• Started in 1989, Duluth Trading Company exists to enable hard-working individuals to take on life with their own two hands.
• We seek talented individuals who share these beliefs and are excited to further the Duluth Trading legacy with a digital-first mindset, always moving forward and always innovating.
• From ingenious Duluth workwear, to comfortably capable Buck Naked Underwear, to outside-embracing AKHG, it’s all about the innovative gear and gadgets that equip customers for a more hands-on way of life.
• We seek talented folks looking to be part of a can-do team that’s hellbent on helping the world to gear up, get its hands dirty, and do.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical plan options
• Dental & Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long-Term Disability, and Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Parental Leave
• Paid holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off plan
• Daily pay available
• Onsite fitness center

Position Compensation

• Compensation Range: $25.00 to $30.00/hour.
• The responsibilities outlined in this position description are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job.

About the Role

• The Assistant Technical Designer will support the technical design team in translating creative concepts into production ready garments.
• Key duties include managing fit schedules and tracking samples to maintain strict adherence to development timelines.
• Responsibilities include assisting with technical sketches, updating tech packs, and evaluating samples.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Apparel Design and Development or equivalent work experience.
• 1+ years of experience.
• No management experience required.
• Basic fit analysis and patternmaking skills.
• Ability to sketch in Illustrator or similar package.
• Knowledge of product construction and components.
• Basic understanding of product engineering, manufacturing processes, and QC systems.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and be self-directed.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Skills

• Basic Fit analysis and patternmaking skills
• Ability to sketch in Illustrator or similar package
• Knowledge of product construction and components
• Basic understanding of product engineering, manufacturing processes, and QC systems
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple priorities
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to change and be self-directed

Benefits

• Multiple Medical plan options
• Dental & Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account including company contributions
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long-Term Disability, and Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Parental Leave
• Paid holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off plan
• Daily pay available
• Onsite fitness center

Pay

• Compensation Range: $25.00 to $30.00/hour.

Schedule

• Travel is required for less than 10% of company-related meetings, programs, and/or events.
• Sitting is required 90% of working hours.
• Standing is required 10% of working hours.
• Continuous arm, hand, and wrist movement (ie: typing)
• Occasional reaching, twisting, and bending.
• Noisy environment.
• Ability to perform work in cubicle workstations or an office setting.
• Work in temperatures ranging from 65 - 75 degrees.