Our client, a contemporary apparel brand based in Charleston, SC, is seeking a Technical Designer / Associate Technical Designer to support the development and production of high-quality women's apparel. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented technical designer who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure exceptional fit, construction, and product quality. Experience in swimwear is a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
Create and maintain seasonal technical packages, including measurement specifications, construction details, and bills of materials.
Assist in developing construction methods and finishing details that align with design intent and brand standards.
Review garments for fit, construction, and workmanship throughout the product development process.
Partner with Design, Product Development, Production, and domestic and overseas vendors to ensure products meet fit, construction, and quality expectations.
Participate in fit sessions, document detailed fit comments, and communicate revisions clearly to vendors.
Track fit samples and maintain WIP reports throughout the development calendar.
Update technical packages following fit sessions and sample reviews.
Review patterns and provide technical feedback to support accurate garment execution.
Ensure products comply with company quality standards and applicable U.S. safety and labeling requirements.
Help maintain consistency in fit, construction, and quality across product categories.
Support the maintenance of fit libraries, construction standards, and technical documentation.
Qualifications
4–8 years of Technical Design experience within women's apparel.
Experience in swimwear, activewear, intimates, or adjacent apparel categories is preferred but not required.
Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, pattern interpretation, and apparel manufacturing processes.
Working knowledge of grading, measurement specifications, and garment tolerances.
Experience working with both domestic and overseas vendors.
Ability to read patterns and understand how different fabrications impact garment fit and construction.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is required.
Detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about delivering high-quality products.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Charleston, SC
Skills
Adobe Illustratorunmatched
Apparel Designunmatched
Apparel Manufacturingunmatched
Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Design Servicesunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Product Designunmatched
Product Developmentunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Tolerance Analysisunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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