Apparel Designer

Job Description

Technical Designer

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Role Summary

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Manage garment fit, construction, and quality across products and sizes.
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• Create and maintain Tech Packs with measurements, construction details, stitching, trims, and sewing requirements.
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• Participate in and lead fit sessions with fit models.
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• Identify fit issues and recommend corrections.
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• Review and approve samples before production.
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• Ensure garments meet brand fit, quality, and construction standards .
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• Work with factories and vendors to resolve technical and production issues.
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• Identify risks related to sizing, fabric, construction, and manufacturability .
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• Review measurement data, fit reports, and sample feedback to make technical decisions.
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• Partner with Designers, Product Developers, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Quality teams.
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Required Skills

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• Strong knowledge of garment construction
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• Experience with fit evaluation and garment alterations
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• Knowledge of patternmaking and grading
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• Understanding of fabric behavior and sewing techniques
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• Experience creating or managing Tech Packs
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• Strong attention to detail
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• Good communication and problem-solving skills
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• Experience working with vendors/factories
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Software

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Preferred PLM experience:

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• Centric PLM
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• FlexPLM
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• YuniquePLM
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Preferred digital product tools:

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• CLO 3D
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• Browzwear
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• Optitex
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• Gerber AccuMark
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• Lectra
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Ideal Candidate

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• 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.
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