Fashion Technical Designer
Salary: $60,000–$70,000 per yearJob Type: Full-Time
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Fashion Technical Designer to join our team.
The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of garment construction, fit, measurements, and apparel production. This position requires direct communication with overseas factories and manufacturers to ensure accurate technical execution from initial development through final production.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain detailed tech packs, including specifications, construction details, measurements, and garment callouts.
- Conduct garment fittings and provide clear fit comments and corrections.
- Measure samples and ensure garments meet approved specifications.
- Review and approve development, fit, pre-production, and production samples.
- Communicate directly with overseas factories and vendors regarding fit corrections, construction details, measurements, and production requirements.
- Provide clear and accurate technical garment instructions to factories and production partners.
- Identify fit, construction, and quality issues and recommend solutions.
- Maintain accurate size specifications, grading, and measurement charts.
- Work closely with Design, Production, and Merchandising teams to ensure styles are production-ready.
- Track sample revisions and maintain organized technical records.
- Ensure consistency of fit, construction, and quality across styles and collections.
- Assist with fabric, trim, and construction evaluations as needed.
- Meet development and production deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Technical Designer in the fashion/apparel industry.
- Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, patternmaking, and grading.
- Experience creating and updating tech packs and specification sheets.
- Strong garment measuring and fitting skills.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience communicating directly with overseas factories and manufacturers.
- Ability to explain technical garment corrections clearly and accurately.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines simultaneously.
- Knowledge of apparel production processes from development through bulk production.
Compensation & Benefits
Annual Salary: $60,000–$70,000, based on experience.
- Retirement Savings: SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with a company match.
- Paid Vacation: 10 days in the first year, increasing by one day on each work anniversary, up to a maximum of 15 days per year.
- Paid Sick Leave: Up to five days per year, with additional leave provided as required by applicable law.
- Medical Insurance: Company contribution of 50% toward medical insurance premiums.
- Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
- Team Events: Company outings and parties.