Technical Designer

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive tech packs, spec sheets, grading rules, and measurement charts with precision
• Own the fit process from first proto through TOP approval, ensuring consistency and alignment with brand standards
• Lead fit sessions, document feedback clearly, and issue detailed, production-ready corrections to factories
• Evaluate prototypes, SMS, pre-production, and TOP samples for fit, construction, workmanship, and quality
• Communicate daily with overseas factories to resolve technical issues and ensure timely sample turnaround
• Identify potential construction or production risks early and proactively implement solutions
• Ensure grading is accurate and consistent across size ranges and categories
• Partner cross-functionally with Design and Production to balance aesthetic intent with manufacturability and cost efficiency
• Maintain organized, up-to-date technical files to support seamless development-to-bulk transitions
• Uphold quality and consistency standards across all brands and product categories

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical design experience in apparel across men’s, women’s, and/or children’s categories
• Strong expertise in garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit development
• Advanced ability to build detailed, production-ready tech packs including specs, construction details, BOMs, and callouts
• Proven experience leading fit sessions independently and making clear, actionable fit corrections
• Deep understanding of fabric behavior, stretch, shrinkage, and wash impact on fit
• Experience partnering with overseas factories and communicating technical direction clearly and effectively
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes from development through bulk production
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in measurements, specs, and documentation
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple styles, categories, and production calendars simultaneously
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Excel; familiarity with PLM systems strongly preferred