Apparel Designer

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.