The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in pattern making, garment construction, fit standards, textiles, trims, and technical documentation, with the ability to translate design concepts into production-ready products.
Key Responsibilities
- Own technical design execution, fit, and construction standards from concept development through production.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, product development, materials, quality, and manufacturing.
- Develop and maintain technical specifications, tech packs, construction details, and product documentation.
- Manage pattern development, grading, garment construction, and fit sessions.
- Provide fit comments, technical recommendations, and solutions to improve product quality and manufacturability.
- Partner with factories and vendors to ensure production readiness and resolve technical issues.
- Support apparel development lifecycle including concept, prototype, fit approval, and commercialization.
- Manage multiple projects while meeting product timelines, quality, and cost objectives.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design, Textile Science, or related field preferred; equivalent product development experience considered.
- 8+ years of technical design experience within the apparel industry.
- Strong experience with pattern making, pattern engineering, garment construction, and fit standards.
- Experience developing hardwovens, denim, twill, jackets, and fixed waist pants.
- Expertise in creating tech packs, product specifications, and factory production instructions.
- Strong understanding of apparel manufacturing processes, materials, costing, and quality standards.
- Experience collaborating with factories and vendors to improve manufacturability.
- Strong problem-solving, organization, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to interpret design intent and provide technical solutions.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with CLO 3D, Browzwear, PCX, Adobe Illustrator, and CAD pattern design software.
- Proficiency with Optitex or similar CAD pattern-making tools.
- Strong knowledge of 3D apparel design and digital product development workflows.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.