Associate Technical Designer

About the role

The Associate Technical Designer is responsible for a design product category, and manages daily tasks related to garment fit and specifications. They interpret and translate the vision of designers into the production with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standard fit specifications within each category and/or product group to ensure consistency throughout product lines.
• Measure proto samples to ensure accuracy from vendors; audit and comment on prototypes.
• Utilize existing or new patterns to restructure and enhance the product.
• Initiate fit sessions including model selection, scheduling, and model management.
• Review and fit samples on models – provide support for fit recommendations to Design, Development, and Merchandising teams.
• Prepare and correct patterns per fit intent and fitting comments received.
• Create and maintain tech packs; update sketches in Adobe Illustrator to keep the most current sketches in tech pack.
• Create detailed construction drawings in Adobe Illustrator to communicate design details and construction to factories and team members.
• Effectively communicate technical design specifications, modifications, and due dates to category cross-functional team members.
• Communicate precisely with overseas branches or direct suppliers on all technical issues and to provide details of garment fit and construction.
• Work closely with suppliers to meet crucial deadlines by providing technical expertise to proceed with sample approval timeline efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in design or merchandising, or equivalent experience
• At least 1 year of experience in Technical Design in apparel industry

Qualifications

• Knowledge of garment construction, material construction and properties, and pattern-making
• Adequate skills and understanding of pattern work assessment
• Understanding of the design and development process from inception through production

Skills

• Strong information seeking and problem-solving skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to communicate written and verbal information clearly and effectively
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group
• Strong proficiency in computer skills including Excel, Adobe Illustrator, digital photography
• Working knowledge in Gerber Accumark pattern making system or equivalent pattern making software

Pay

Salary Range: $32.56 - $38.46 hourly, depending on experience. Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: accrued weekly based on hours worked, up to 112 hours per year to start
• 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k plan with $1 for $1 match up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested each pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance

Schedule

Hybrid: SanMar's Eastpointe office is located in Issaquah, WA in the Seattle metropolitan area. Employees are required to work in the office Tuesday through Thursday each week, with additional days possible based on business needs. Standard working hours are 8:00‑5:00 PST. Period