Technical Designer, Sportswear

OverviewTechnical Designer, Sportswear | Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream.We believe that being an athlete isn’t something you do, it’s who you are. It’s a universal code of conduct, a way of seeing the world and how you show up every day. We seek out diverse voices and welcome all perspectives. Our team is composed of individuals with unique backgrounds, points of view and experiences. These perspectives create a rich and diverse culture in which we learn from one another through empathy and inclusion.Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference — and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us.What You'll DoThe Technical Designer is responsible for the technical design process for all apparel products for the Wilson Sportswear brand. Working under the Technical Design Director, this role will support development for pattern and fit while assisting with tech packs and collaborating with our global design team.Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Provide detailed product initiations to product development for pattern, grading, and fit direction based on fabric information. Manage patterns and fit for all products, working directly with in-house pattern making and factories. Create patterns, mock-ups and prototypes as needed to explore, resolve, and prove new concepts or construction techniques.Determine manufacturing product construction for tech packsManage technical fabric and manufacturing standards for all products. Analyze and comment on prototypes with factories to ensure that quality, construction, and fit are aligned with brand needs.Ensure all product technical specifications have clear and up to date documentation in PLM system. What We're Looking For This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design or a related area. We are seeking candidates with a minimum of 5+ years of strong experience in product design/development with expertise in garment construction, fabric, and prototyping new designs. Experience communicating with factories and across language barriers is a must.Other qualifications include:Must have excellent communication and organizational skillsDemonstrated project management experienceAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple competing tasks and demandsKnowledge of apparel and engineering processes with strong technical and creative skillsHands-on experience creating tools and construction methods to assist in solving construction issuesWork requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlinesAbility to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organizationHighly proficient in MS Office Suite, Outlook, Illustrator, Gerber, Lectra or equivalent pattern softwareWhat We’ll ProvideA reasonable estimate of the pay range is $90,000 - $120,000 per year at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and/or training. Please note that the range details reflect the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program.Los Angeles, like Wilson Sportswear, is at the intersection of sport, fashion, and culture. Join us on this exciting adventure. We offer an open, collaborative, work environment with best-in-class amenities and perks, including: Medical, dental and vision Pre-tax transit discounts401(k) with company matchLife insurancePaid maternity/paternity leaveProfessional development opportunitiesVolunteering programsTeam building outingsDiscounts on Wilson and Amer Sports productsSummer hoursCompany-sponsored sports leagues/teamsFun, active company outings around major sports eventsWilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.Job SummaryJob ID: 2026-5140# of Openings: 2Category: R&D/Innovation/DesignWorkplace Type: Hybrid