Associate Technical Designer - Men's Pants
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must only include sections when posting has real specific content. We need to map content. We have location: Dallas, TX. Could be part of a short
maybe under About the role? Or we could include location in a paragraph. We need to avoid repeating job title as heading. Job title is "Associate Technical Designer". Not to be used as heading. We need to include sections: About the role (maybe overview), Responsibilities (essential role functions), Qualifications (qualifications), Benefits (what we offer). Pay and Schedule only if present: posting mentions "Competitive base salary." That's pay info, but not specific number. The rule: never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. "Competitive base salary." is vague but it's stating there is a competitive base salary. Is that considered filler? It's not a specific number but it's stating they offer competitive base salary. The rule says avoid filler like "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD". "Competitive base salary." is somewhat vague but not exactly those phrases. Might be acceptable. However they also mention hybrid work schedule once in full production. That's schedule info. So we can include Schedule section. Benefits: they list many benefits: three weeks PTO, insurance, commuter benefit, 401(k), wellness program. So Benefits section. Pay: we have "Competitive base salary." Might be okay. Could also omit Pay if we deem it too vague. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. If we include Pay with just that line, it's thin. Might be better to omit Pay and incorporate salary info into About the role or Benefits? But they said Benefits section for benefits; Pay separate. Could combine Pay into About the role? But they said use headings for those categories. If we omit Pay, we lose that info. However we could include Pay with that line; it's not placeholder like "commensurate with experience". It's a statement of competitive base salary. I'd include it. Schedule: "Hybrid work schedule once in full production." That's specific enough. Thus sections: About the role (position overview + location), Responsibilities (essential role functions), Qualifications (qualifications + helpful but not required maybe), Benefits (what we offer), Pay (competitive base salary), Schedule (hybrid work schedule). Also maybe Skills? Could be part of Qualifications. We'll not create Skills if not separate. We must not include duplicated lines, boilerplate, EEO, etc. Remove the final generic statement about job description not exhaustive etc. Also remove "Why Join Haggar?" maybe incorporate into About the role or Benefits? But we have Benefits and Why Join Haggar is more about culture; could be part of About the role. We'll include that content in About the role. We need to preserve all substantive information. So we need to include details from Why Join Haggar and What We Offer. Let's extract: About the role: location Dallas, TX. Position Overview paragraph: Haggar is seeking an early-career Associate Technical Designer... etc. Also "We empower our associates..." etc. Also "Want to work at a diverse, equitable, & inclusive workspace..." etc. Also "Why Join Haggar?" bullet points. We'll combine into About the role section: include location, position overview, why join Haggar (maybe as bullet list). But we must use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. For Why Join Haggar, it's a list of benefits/culture; could be
- .
Responsibilities: Essential Role Functions bullet list.
Qualifications: list of qualifications (Bachelor's degree, recent graduate or 1-2 years experience, etc.) plus Helpful, But Not Required list.
Benefits: What We Offer bullet list.
Pay: Competitive base salary.
Schedule: Hybrid work schedule once in full production.
We need to ensure we don't repeat content.
Let's craft HTML.
We'll start with
- each bullet.
Qualifications bullet list:
- Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Technical Design, Product Development, Fashion Design, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Recent graduate or one to two years of experience in apparel technical design, product development, pattern making, sample development, or a related role.
- Internship and co-op experience are welcome.
- Foundational understanding of garment construction, measurements, specifications, fit, and pattern-making principles.
- Working proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel, with an interest in becoming an advanced user.
- Strong organization, accuracy, curiosity, and follow-through.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative approach.
- Comfort receiving feedback, asking questions, learning new systems, and working in a fast-paced product environment.
Helpful, But Not Required bullet list:
- Coursework, internship, or early professional experience in woven pants, menswear, tailored clothing, or fit.
- Exposure to Gerber AccuMark or another 2D pattern-making system.
- Exposure to CLO3D, AccuMark 3D, PLM, Adobe Photoshop, or PowerPoint.
- Experience communicating with vendors, factories, sample rooms, or cross-functional product teams.
We could combine both under Qualifications section, maybe separate subheadings? But we only allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We have Qualifications; we could include both required and helpful under Qualifications, maybe separate
- with notes. Or we could treat helpful as part of Qualifications as well.
We'll put all qualifications in one
- with parentheses "(Helpful, but not required)". That's okay.
Benefits bullet list from What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary. (but we have Pay section separate; maybe we shouldn't duplicate)
Actually Competitive base salary appears also in Benefits list. We'll avoid duplication: Put competitive base salary in Pay section, not in Benefits.
Benefits list:
- Three weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment.
- Company provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid parental leave.
- Health, vision, and dental insurance options with low employee contributions.
- Commuter benefit plan.
- Optional supplemental life insurance, pet insurance, and accident & critical illness insurance offered at a group discount rate.
- 401(k).
- Unlimited access to our award-winning online fitness and wellness program.
- A great place to work, fast-paced, with terrific career growth.
We'll include those.
Pay section: Competitive base salary.
Schedule section: Hybrid work schedule once in full production.
Now ensure we don't include boilerplate like "The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature..." etc. Remove.
Now produce HTML fragment.
We'll wrap sections in appropriate tags.
Example:
About the role
Location: Dallas, TX. Haggar is seeking an early-career Associate Technical Designer to join our Men's Pants team in Dallas. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or a technical design professional with one to two years of experience at a smaller company who is ready to build deeper technical skills and gain exposure to a large, global product development operation. Working alongside experienced Technical Design, Design, Product Development, Sourcing, and factory partners, you will learn how fit, pattern, construction, materials, and product data come together to move a garment from concept through production. You will contribute from day one while receiving guidance, feedback, and hands-on development in a stable, quickly growing company. We empower our associates, create growth opportunities at every level, and strive to make RAA the best place to build a career. Want to work at a diverse, equitable, & inclusive workspace where associates are encouraged to bring their true, authentic self? Apply today and fashion your future with RAA.
Why Join Haggar?
but we cannot use that heading because not in allowed list. We could incorporate those points under About the role as a list. But we already have About the role paragraph; we could add a- after it for Why Join Haggar. That's still under About the role heading; we don't need a separate heading. So we can put
- directly after the paragraph.
Thus About the role section includes paragraph and then
- for Why Join Haggar.
Now Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
- ...
Qualifications
- ...
Benefits
- ...
Pay
Competitive base salary.
Schedule:Schedule
- and maybe mark helpful items with a note? But we must preserve all info; we can include them as separate
- with parentheses "(Helpful, but not required)". That's okay.
Benefits bullet list from What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary. (but we have Pay section separate; maybe we shouldn't duplicate)
Actually Competitive base salary appears also in Benefits list. We'll avoid duplication: Put competitive base salary in Pay section, not in Benefits.
Benefits list:
- Three weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment.
- Company provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid parental leave.
- Health, vision, and dental insurance options with low employee contributions.
- Commuter benefit plan.
- Optional supplemental life insurance, pet insurance, and accident & critical illness insurance offered at a group discount rate.
- 401(k).
- Unlimited access to our award-winning online fitness and wellness program.
- A great place to work, fast-paced, with terrific career growth.
We'll include those.
Pay section: Competitive base salary.
Schedule section: Hybrid work schedule once in full production.
Now ensure we don't include boilerplate like "The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature..." etc. Remove.
Now produce HTML fragment.
We'll wrap sections in appropriate tags.
Example:
About the role
thenlocation and overview etc. Then maybe
- for Why Join Haggar points.
But we must not create empty sections.
Let's list Why Join Haggar points:
- Build a strong technical design foundation with coaching from experienced apparel professionals.
- Gain broad visibility into how a large product development operation works across Design, Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, and global manufacturing.
- Work on products sold through major retail channels and learn how quality, cost, manufacturability, and speed are balanced at scale.
- Join a stable, quickly growing company where initiative, accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development are valued.
- Create a career path in technical design while developing transferable skills in fit, pattern, construction, systems, and global product execution.
We'll put those in
- .
Now Responsibilities bullet list from Essential Role Functions:
- Support Fit & Product Execution: Support garment fittings by preparing samples, capturing fit observations, measuring garments, and documenting agreed-upon corrections.
- Evaluate development samples for measurements, fit, construction, sewing quality, trims, and overall product execution under the guidance of senior team members.
- Partner with Design and Product Development to help translate styling intent into clear, accurate technical direction.
- Follow issues through resolution and escalate questions or risks promptly when additional technical guidance is needed.
- Build Pattern, Grading & Construction Knowledge: Learn and apply foundational patternmaking, garment construction, and grading principles for adult menswear, including exposure to Big & Tall sizing.
- Assist with organizing approved pants blocks, patterns, and related technical records according to established standards.
- Compare samples to approved blocks and specifications, identify differences, and support updates that improve fit consistency.
- Develop working knowledge of fabrics, fusings, internal components, trims, and sewing methods that influence garment fit and performance.
- Create Accurate Technical Documentation: Prepare and update technical sketches, points of measure, specifications, construction details, fit comments, and bill of materials information.
- Use Adobe Illustrator, Excel, PLM, and related tools to maintain complete and accurate product information.
- Help track samples, approvals, pattern status, trims, and development milestones against seasonal timelines.
- Organize files and technical records so information is clear, current, and easy for cross-functional and factory partners to use.
- Collaborate & Keep Learning: Work closely with Technical Design, Design, Product Development, Sourcing, and global factory partners.
- Ask thoughtful questions, apply feedback, and build confidence communicating technical observations in fittings and team discussions.
- Balance multiple priorities with strong attention to detail, follow-through, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Contribute ideas that may improve consistency, efficiency, product quality, or team ways of working.
We'll break into
- each bullet.
Qualifications bullet list:
- Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Technical Design, Product Development, Fashion Design, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Recent graduate or one to two years of experience in apparel technical design, product development, pattern making, sample development, or a related role.
- Internship and co-op experience are welcome.
- Foundational understanding of garment construction, measurements, specifications, fit, and pattern-making principles.
- Working proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel, with an interest in becoming an advanced user.
- Strong organization, accuracy, curiosity, and follow-through.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative approach.
- Comfort receiving feedback, asking questions, learning new systems, and working in a fast-paced product environment.
Helpful, But Not Required bullet list:
- Coursework, internship, or early professional experience in woven pants, menswear, tailored clothing, or fit.
- Exposure to Gerber AccuMark or another 2D pattern-making system.
- Exposure to CLO3D, AccuMark 3D, PLM, Adobe Photoshop, or PowerPoint.
- Experience communicating with vendors, factories, sample rooms, or cross-functional product teams.
We could combine both under Qualifications section, maybe separate subheadings? But we only allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We have Qualifications; we could include both required and helpful under Qualifications, maybe separate