Technical Designer
Core
Driving fit, construction, and technical execution of apparel products from concept through production, ensuring design integrity and brand standards.
Role type
Senior Technical Designer
Builds
Apparel products (bras, shapewear, underwear, denim, activewear) for brands including 7 For All Mankind, Splendid, and licensed partners like adidas and Tommy Hilfiger. (via careerplan.io/jobs/78-000-59-56B-technical-designer)
Domain
Apparel manufacturing and retail
Required skills
Garment construction, patternmaking, grading, tech pack creation, fit analysis, vendor communication, PLM systems, Adobe Illustrator
Preferred skills
Centric PLM, fast-paced multi-category environment experience
Technologies
Adobe Illustrator, PLM systems (Centric)
Responsibilities
Lead fit sessions on live models and analyze fit/balance issues; Create comprehensive tech packs from design sketches; Coordinate and review samples for measurement and construction accuracy; Communicate corrections to vendors to ensure sample quality; Track workflow across categories to meet seasonal deadlines; Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external retail partners (e.g., Walmart).
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC