Senior Technical Designer, Apparel
Core
Own and lead technical design and fit for apparel categories, turning fit into a competitive advantage to reduce returns and drive repeat purchases.
Role type
Senior Technical Designer (Apparel)
Builds
Fit blocks, technical spec pages, and garment samples for DTC apparel essentials.
Domain
Retail / Apparel Manufacturing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Pattern making, Garment construction, Grading, Fit evaluation, Technical specification creation, Flat sketching, Data analysis (Excel/Google Sheets)
Preferred skills
Pattern making software proficiency, Cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Excel, Google Sheets
Responsibilities
Build fit blocks for key styles; Manage the fit process from 1st Proto to Bulk production; Develop and maintain technical spec pages; Spec garments and conduct fit sessions; Collaborate with international technical design teams; Work with merchandising to maintain quality; Evaluate and revise paper and digital patterns; Ensure alignment with company fit and quality standards; Troubleshoot pattern and construction issues.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC