Associate Technical Designer
Core
Managing fit and construction of garments for a single category of athletic, outdoor, or golf products, translating design vision into technical specifications and ensuring product quality and fit.
Role type
Associate Technical Designer (Apparel)
Builds
Athletic, outdoor, and golf apparel products
Domain
Retail / Apparel Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Fit fundamentals, patternmaking, apparel construction, grading, technical specification creation, tech pack development, cross-functional collaboration, vendor communication, competitive analysis, PLM system management
Preferred skills
Experience in athletic/outdoor/golf categories, knowledge of Optitex, background in design firm or retailer
Technologies
Optitex, Qlik
Responsibilities
Facilitate fit sessions and document technical adjustments; Develop block patterns and technical specifications; Track and organize garments and fit matrices; Communicate with overseas vendors on sample development; Analyze competitor samples and wear tests; Maintain PLM systems and tracking reports
Seniority
Associate, hands-on IC