Senior Technical Apparel Designer

DescriptionSUMMARY

• The Senior Technical Apparel Designer will partner closely with Merchandising, Design, Sourcing,
• Quality, and overseas manufacturing partners to transform product concepts into production-ready
• garments that meet the highest standards for fit, construction, durability, and performance.
• The ideal candidate combines exceptional technical design expertise with product development
• knowledge and thrives in a fast-paced environment managing multiple product categories simultaneously.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Design

• Develop comprehensive technical packages including construction details, specifications, BOMs, grading, artwork placement, and measurement standards.
• Create and maintain garment specification packages throughout the product lifecycle.
• Evaluate first prototypes through production samples.
• Lead garment fit sessions and document all fit corrections.
• Establish fit standards across multiple product categories.

Product Development

• Collaborate with Merchandising and Design during concept development.
• Recommend construction methods and manufacturing solutions that improve quality while controlling costs.
• Evaluate fabrics, trims, and component compatibility.
• Manage seasonal development calendars to meet launch deadlines.
• Support innovation through new materials, finishes, and construction techniques.

Factory Collaboration

• Communicate directly with domestic and overseas factories.
• Review pattern corrections and production comments.
• Resolve construction, grading, and manufacturing issues.
• Ensure products meet quality, fit, and performance standards.
• Support factory onboarding and capability assessments.

Performance & Quality

• Assist with laboratory testing and wear testing.
• Review test reports and implement corrective actions.
• Support military certification requirements when applicable.
• Evaluate garments for durability, comfort, moisture management, and performance.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance to improve manufacturing consistency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Merchandising, Design, Sourcing, Compliance, Marketing, and Sales.
• Present product updates during development meetings.
• Assist with product costing by identifying efficient construction methods.
• Support commercialization from development through production.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, Apparel Product Development, or related field.
• 8+ years of technical apparel design experience.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing.
• Extensive experience leading garment fit sessions.
• Ability to create detailed technical packages.
• Experience communicating with overseas factories.
• Strong understanding of grading and patternmaking principles.
• Excellent organization and project management skills.

Preferred

• Experience with military, tactical, athletic, or outdoor apparel.
• Knowledge of moisture management, performance fabrics, and functional apparel.
• Experience with product testing and certification programs.
• Understanding of apparel quality systems.
• Experience with licensed products.

Software Experience

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

• PLM systems
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