Technical Designer

SanMar

Issaquah, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$80,170–$115,000 Per Year

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Adobe Illustrator, Apparel Design, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Construction, Construction Design, Construction Drawings, Depth Perception, Detail Oriented, Distribution Services, Documentation, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Merchandising, Organizational Skills, Pattern Making, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Design, Prototyping, Requirements Management, Standards Development, Technical/Engineering Design, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Issaquah, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

At SanMar, the work you do makes a difference.

What's the Short Version?

The Technical Designer is responsible for all technical design related to garment fit and measurement specifications for an assigned category. A successful Technical Designer has the ability of interpreting the vision of the original design into product that resonates with the target customer and that can be replicated consistently in the manufacturing process.

What Will You Be Doing?

Develop standard fit specifications within each category and/or product group to ensure consistency throughout product lines.
Provide pattern making and fitting expertise to the design and development process.
Review and fit samples on models - provide fit recommendations to Design, Development, and Merchandising teams.
Coordinate fit sessions including but not limited to model selection, scheduling, and model management.
Provide technical recommendations to create consistency of fit/construction and to help achieve design concepts and category initiatives.
Anticipate pattern development issues and advise alternative solutions.
Communicate design concept to generate a 2-D pattern that incorporates proportional lines, fit requirements and construction feasibility.
Apply knowledge of grading, fabrics, fit and costing.
Maintain construction standards for use in manufacturing.
Ensure consistent and organized development documentation is maintained for assigned styles; tech pack, fit approval rates, and sample tracking reports.
Audit and comment on prototypes.
Create and update visual representation of styles in line drawing format.
Create detailed construction drawing as needed to communicate design details and construction to factories and team members.
Create and maintain tech packs.
Effectively communicate technical design specifications and modifications to category team members and vendors.
Perform other duties as assigned
Comply with all policies and standards

What Are We Looking For?

4-6 years of experience in technical design or equivalent education
Extensive knowledge of garment construction, material construction and properties, and patternmaking
Detailed understanding of the design and development process from inception through production
Ability to interpret design intent and offer alternative solutions
Knowledge of garment fit and the ability to give instructions on necessary changes to a pattern to influence the fit
Strong information seeking and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and the ability to communicate written and verbal information clearly and effectively
Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group
Strong proficiency in computer skills including Excel, Adobe and Illustrator, with pattern-making programs preferred

What's Our Offer?

Salary Range: You`ll earn between $80,170 - $115,000 annually, depending on experience.

Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary.

Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

Additional Benefits:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
Life insurance
Short/long-term disability coverage
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Pet insurance

What Should You Expect?

Hybrid: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work environment is moderately quiet. Ability to work on computer for multiple hours with frequent interruptions.

SanMar's Eastpointe office is located near Seattle, WA and our standard working hours are 8:00-5:00 PST. Quarterly travel may be required.

Why Work at SanMar?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They bring their talent, passion and dedication to work with them every day. Their hard work inspires us and gives us purpose. We love working here together.

Whether you work in our headquarters, from your home or in one of our distribution centers across North America, we believe that investing in you is just the right thing to do. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and well-being, life balance, career growth and (eventually) retirement.

SanMar works with brands you already know, like Nike, The North Face and Brooks Brothers, as well as providing industry-leading private label apparel and accessories. Our people come to work excited to do their part, providing clothing that helps people feel that they're a part of something special.

Here's your chance to be a part of this story. If you're ready to work in a place where your participation matters and your growth is a priority, we're ready for you.

SanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Whoever you are, wherever you're from, whoever you love or follow in faith, whatever your disability or superpower status, whichever ethnicity or gender you identify with, you are welcome at SanMar.

SanMar participates in E-Verify.

SanMar provides opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.

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SanMar

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