Technical Designer

Technical DesignerThe Technical Designer will support the US Wholesale Product Development team with a primary focus on Walmart. This role is responsible for ensuring fit, construction, quality, and compliance from concept through production. The ideal candidate has deep experience in mass retail, strong technical expertise, and the ability to partner cross-functionally with Design, Production, Merchandising, and overseas vendors to meet aggressive timelines and cost targets.This role is hands-on and fast-paced, requiring a strong understanding of Walmart standards, fit consistency, and production readiness at scale.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Design & FitOwn fit and construction for assigned categories, ensuring consistency across styles and size rangesLead fit sessions (in-person and virtual), provide clear fit comments, and track revisions through approvalReview and approve samples from proto through PP and TOPEnsure all garments meet Walmart fit, quality, and compliance standardsProduct Development & Production SupportPartner closely with Design and Production to ensure styles are engineered for cost, quality, and manufacturabilityProvide technical guidance on pattern corrections, grading, construction methods, and fabric performanceReview and approve tech packs, specs, BOMs, and measurement standardsSupport vendor communication by providing detailed, actionable feedbackCompliance & QualityEnsure all products meet Walmart testing, labeling, and compliance requirementsIdentify potential quality or production risks early and recommend solutionsPartner with QA and Production teams to resolve fit or construction issues during bulk productionCross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with Merchandising, Design, Production, and Sourcing teams to meet deadlines and margin targetsParticipate in style reviews and line adoption meetingsAct as a technical liaison between internal teams and overseas vendorsQualifications7–10+ years of Technical Design experience in apparel, with strong mass retail and Walmart-specific experienceDeep understanding of fit, grading, pattern development, and garment constructionExperience supporting high-volume US Wholesale programsStrong knowledge of Walmart compliance, testing, and packaging standardsAbility to manage multiple styles and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProficiency in PLM systems, Adobe Illustrator, Excel, and technical documentationExperience working with overseas vendors (Asia, Central America, etc.)Preferred ExperienceExperience working with licensed apparel programsMulti-category experience (knits, wovens, fleece, activewear, etc.)Prior experience in a vertical or fast-paced private-label environment