Technical Apparel Designer

About the role

The Technical Designer will support seasonal apparel collections from concept through production, partnering with various teams to ensure products meet quality, fit, measurement, and production-readiness standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fit, measurement, grading, and construction standards for seasonal apparel collections.
• Create and manage technical specification packages, flat sketches, measurement details, and “how to measure” documentation.
• Lead fit sessions with designers and models; document fit notes and guide revisions through sample approval.
• Partner with factories and vendor teams to resolve fit, construction, and technical challenges.
• Support product development from initial concept through pre-production, ensuring approved samples and final tech packs are production ready.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain seasonal timelines, quality standards, and clear product handoffs.
• Provide technical support for quality control, product specifications, and production decisions.
• Mentor and manage team members as the organization grows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Technical Design or a related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant technical apparel design experience.
• Strong expertise in patternmaking, sewing, garment construction, grading, fitting, tech packing, and flat sketching.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and proficiency with Excel for specifications and grading.
• Experience with digital pattern design; 3D technical design experience is a plus.
• A highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively across internal and external teams.