Technical Designer (Denim)

About the Company

An established fashion brand is seeking a Denim Technical Designer to join its product team. This is an opportunity to work across premium apparel collections while partnering closely with Design, Product Development, and Production in a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on quality, innovation, and product excellence.

About the Role

In this role, you’ll translate creative concepts into accurate, production-ready technical packages across multiple categories. The ideal candidate has strong pattern and garment-construction knowledge, is confident participating in fit sessions, and thrives in a fast-paced, fashion-forward environment.

Responsibilities

• What You’ll Be Doing:
• Participate in fit sessions and capture detailed fit comments, measurements, and construction notes in real time.
• Evaluate garment fit and balance on live models or forms, clearly communicating pattern and construction adjustments.
• Update and maintain detailed tech packs, including measurements, construction details, BOMs, and specifications.
• Partner with Patternmaking and Product Development to ensure pattern changes align with fit direction and brand standards.
• Review prototypes and SMS samples for construction quality, stitch details, finishing, and consistency with approved specifications.
• Communicate fit and construction updates clearly and accurately across internal teams.
• Troubleshoot construction and pattern issues to improve fit, consistency, and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• What You’ll Bring:
• Strong knowledge of patterns, including pattern shapes, grading, fit implications, and alterations.
• Experience capturing and organizing fit comments and notes during fittings.
• Solid denim garment-construction knowledge, including seams, finishes, and stitch types.
• The ability to interpret design intent and translate it into clear technical direction.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight timelines.
• Proficiency with industry tools such as Adobe Illustrator and PLM systems for tech pack updates.
• Professional experience as a Technical Designer or in a related role; this is not an entry-level position, but does not require senior-level leadership experience.

Pay range and compensation package

$45 per hour

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.