Technical Designer
Role Summary
The Technical Designer converts garment designs into well-fitting, high-quality products that are ready for production. They work closely with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, Vendors, and Manufacturing teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage garment fit, construction, and quality across products and sizes.
- Create and maintain Tech Packs with measurements, construction details, stitching, trims, and sewing requirements.
- Participate in and lead fit sessions with fit models.
- Identify fit issues and recommend corrections.
- Review and approve samples before production.
- Ensure garments meet brand fit, quality, and construction standards .
- Work with factories and vendors to resolve technical and production issues.
- Identify risks related to sizing, fabric, construction, and manufacturability .
- Review measurement data, fit reports, and sample feedback to make technical decisions.
- Partner with Designers, Product Developers, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Quality teams.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of garment construction
- Experience with fit evaluation and garment alterations
- Knowledge of patternmaking and grading
- Understanding of fabric behavior and sewing techniques
- Experience creating or managing Tech Packs
- Strong attention to detail
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with vendors/factories
Software
Preferred PLM experience:
- Centric PLM
- FlexPLM
- YuniquePLM
Preferred digital product tools:
- CLO 3D
- Browzwear
- Optitex
- Gerber AccuMark
- Lectra
Ideal Candidate
- Looking for a hands-on apparel/garment Technical Designer who has experience with fit, patternmaking, grading, Tech Packs, garment construction, and vendor/factory coordination . PLM experience is highly preferred.
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