Sr Technical Designer- Girls

Senior Technical Designer- Girls

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Designer to lead technical design activities for girls’ and juniors’ swimwear. This role is responsible for ensuring exceptional garment fit, construction quality, and technical accuracy from initial development through production. The ideal candidate combines strong apparel expertise with a detail-oriented, collaborative approach to managing fittings, samples, and development timelines.

Position Summary

The Senior Technical Designer will oversee fit development and technical execution across assigned product categories. You will partner closely with Design, Production, Merchandising, and external vendors to maintain clear specifications, resolve fit and construction issues, and support on-time delivery of high-quality product.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design process for girls’ and juniors’ swimwear from development through production approval.
• Prepare for, conduct, and document fit sessions, including measurements, fit comments, construction feedback, and required revisions.
• Create, update, and maintain detailed technical packages, including measurement specifications, graded specs, construction details, fit photos, and sample comments.
• Evaluate development, fit, pre-production, and production samples for fit, quality, workmanship, and adherence to approved specifications.
• Partner with Design and Production teams to resolve fit, construction, and manufacturing issues in a timely manner.
• Manage approval status, sample tracking, and development calendars to ensure milestones are met.
• Maintain accurate WIP reports and communicate risks, outstanding approvals, and next steps to cross-functional partners.
• Ensure technical information is complete, consistent, and clearly communicated to vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of fit standards, technical processes, and workflow efficiency.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of technical design, apparel development, or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience with swimwear, intimates, activewear, or similarly technical apparel categories.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit evaluation, patternmaking, grading, and measurement specifications.
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical requirements to domestic and overseas vendors.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, prioritization, and follow-through.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and technical documentation tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfort collaborating across multiple teams.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design, Patternmaking, Apparel Design, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting product programs for major mass retailers, including Walmart or Target.
• Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Knowledge of swimwear fabrication, stretch materials, lining, elastic application, and specialized construction methods.
• Experience mentoring junior technical design team members or leading technical design workflows.