Senior Technical Designer, Apparel

About the role

The Senior Technical Designer, Apparel serves as the technical expert across all apparel categories, including women's knits, wovens, and sweaters. This role partners closely with Design, Product Development, Production, Quality, and global manufacturing partners to bring innovative products from concept through production while ensuring exceptional fit, construction, quality, and consistency across all product categories.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Apparel Designer during seasonal concept development by providing technical recommendations for construction, fit, materials, and manufacturability.
• Lead technical development across all apparel categories and select accessories from concept through production.
• Create and maintain detailed tech packs, technical sketches, bills of materials (BOMs), specifications, grading, and construction details for all apparel styles.
• Develop initial patterns, utilize CLO3D or similar 3D pattern software, and provide pattern corrections and technical guidance throughout development.
• Review incoming prototypes and development samples to ensure compliance with specifications, construction standards, and design intent prior to Design review.
• Attend and lead fit sessions, measuring garments, evaluating fit, documenting revisions, and driving technical decision-making while maintaining calendar deadlines.
• Support Design and Product Development teams by troubleshooting technical issues and recommending construction solutions.

Requirements

• Product Development & Technical Design
• Pre Production & Production Support
• Technical Leadership & Process Improvement

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, Apparel Development, or related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of Technical Design experience within the fashion industry.
• Extensive experience in apparel technical design; experience with knits, wovens, and sweaters strongly preferred.
• Expert knowledge of apparel construction, garment fit, grading, patternmaking, and manufacturing techniques.
• Proven experience working directly with overseas factories and global manufacturing partners.
• Experience managing products throughout the complete development lifecycle from concept through production.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator with the ability to create detailed technical sketches.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace.
• Strong understanding of patternmaking, garment engineering, specifications, and product development processes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills.

Preferred Experience

• Working with domestic manufacturing partners.
• Experience utilizing PLM systems.
• Experience with CLO3D or other 3D garment development software.
• Knowledge of additional Adobe Creative Suite applications.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer, reviewing technical specifications, conducting fittings, and participating in meetings.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to measure garments, review samples, handle fabrics, patterns, and operate computers and office equipment.
• Ability to visually inspect garment construction, fit, measurements, stitching, fabric quality, color, and workmanship with close attention to detail.
• Frequent movement throughout the office, sample rooms, fitting areas, and production facilities during fittings and product reviews.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or move garments, sample racks, boxes, fabrics, and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and climb ladders or step stools to access samples, storage areas, and garment racks.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including overseas factory visits, as business needs require.