apparel technical designer

Fresh Prints

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Role Overview</h2>

We're looking for an experienced and highly detail-oriented Catalog Designer to transform design concepts and complex product specifications into accurate, production-ready technical drawings (CADs) for our catalogs. This role requires exceptional proficiency in technical apparel design, with a strong focus on meeting the high-precision requirements for major retailers like QVC.
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Key Responsibilities</h2>
<ul><li>Develop Technical Packages: Create highly detailed, accurate, and complex CADs (Computer-Aided Designs) and flat sketches for a wide range of apparel (e.g., utility dresses, complicated knits), ensuring all drawings reflect precise dimensions, construction details, and material call-outs.</li>
<li>Master Complex CADs: Efficiently handle intricate technical drawings, demonstrating mastery of features like multiple functional pockets, zippers, roll tabs, and multi-layered details, mirroring the complexity of items.</li>
<li>Technical Accuracy &amp; Proportion: Utilize the provided standard croqui (image001.png) to ensure all sketches and CADs are proportionally accurate and correctly represent bodily measurements.</li>
<li>Design Translation: Interpret initial design inspiration and translate it into clean, standardized, and production-ready flat sketches and technical drawings, understanding the transformation process.</li>
<li>Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Document, maintain, and enforce technical design standards, file organization protocols, and best practices to ensure consistency across the team.</li>
<li>Collaboration &amp; Quality Control: Manage multiple revisions efficiently, maintaining file organization and ensuring all technical documentation is clear, complete, and error-free before submission to production.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications</h2>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Essential Skills &amp; Experience</h3>
<ul><li>2+ years of professional experience as a Technical Designer, CAD Designer, or Catalog Designer in the apparel or fashion industry.</li>
<li>Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator for creating highly detailed and complex technical flats and CADs.</li>
<li>Proven ability to work with precise measurements and proportions in a technical design context.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern-making principles, and fit.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Preferred Attributes</h3>
<ul><li>Experience designing for e-commerce platforms or Wholesale clothing brands</li>
<li>Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage a high-volume workload and meet tight deadlines.</li>
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Catalog Designer

Bass Pro Shops

<div>POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Technical Designer leads the fit, construction, and technical development of apparel from concept through production. This role ensures product consistency, performance, and brand integrity across categories, while collaborating closely with design, product development, and merchandising teams. With a strong understanding of the apparel industry and market demands, the Technical Designer drives innovation through patternmaking, garment construction, trim and notion specifications, fittings, and material problem-solving across product lines. These skills support the development of complete and accurate tech packs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:<ul><li>
Lead the technical development of assigned apparel styles from concept through production, ensuring fit, construction, and quality align with brand standards and consumer needs.</li><li>
Collaborate closely with Design, Product Developers, and Merchandising teams to execute seasonal strategies and deliver innovative, functional products.</li><li>
Create and manage detailed tech packs, including specifications, construction methods, and fit standards, ensuring accuracy and consistency across categories.</li><li>
Conduct and lead fit sessions using dress forms and live models, providing clear feedback and direction to vendors and cross-functional teams.</li><li>
Analyze prototype and fit samples for measurement, construction, and quality, resolving technical issues related to fit, fabric, grading, and production cost.</li><li>
Maintain consistency in fit and construction across vendors and product categories, leveraging fit blocks and digital tools (2D/3D) where applicable.</li><li>
Communicate effectively with overseas offices and vendors to ensure timely development and production, while proactively identifying and resolving potential challenges.</li><li>
Support product testing and wearer trials to validate fit, performance, and durability.</li><li>
Supervise and mentor junior technical design team members as needed.</li><li>
All other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>
Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Apparel Design, Technical Design, Textile Science, Product Development, or a related field. Equivalent experience or education may be considered.</li><li>
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in apparel technical design, with demonstrated expertise in at least two areas such as patternmaking, garment construction, garment fitting, or grading. Preferred experience includes leading product categories in tops and bottoms within the apparel industry.</li></ul>
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
<ul><li>Brings expert knowledge of the full apparel development process, including fit, construction, and manufacturing, with strong skills in tech pack creation.</li><li>
Proficient in key industry software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, PLM systems, and digital patternmaking tools; experience with 3D design platforms like CLO or Browzwear is a plus.</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.</li><li>
Communicates effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors, confidently leading fit sessions and providing clear, actionable feedback to ensure alignment on technical specifications and garment execution.</li><li>
Experienced in mentoring and guiding team members, with the ability to lead technical discussions and drive strategic initiatives.</li><li>
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving fit, quality, and production challenges.</li><li>
Adaptable and collaborative, thrives in fast-paced environments and contributes to a positive, inclusive team culture.</li></ul>
LOCATION:<ul><li>
Bass Pro Base Camp &ndash; On Site</li></ul>
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>
Up to 10% domestic and/or international</li></ul>
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>
Regular computer work, and sitting</li><li>
Occasional walking, standing, and lifting up to 50lbs</li></ul>
INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT<ul><li>
Perform duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.</li></ul>
Full Time Benefits Summary: 
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!<ul><li>
Medical</li><li>
Dental</li><li>
Vision</li><li>
Health Savings Account</li><li>
Flexible Spending Account</li><li>
Voluntary benefits</li><li>
401k Retirement Savings</li><li>
Paid holidays</li><li>
Paid vacation</li><li>
Paid sick time</li><li>
Bass Pro Cares Fund</li><li>
And more!</li></ul>
Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.
Bass Pro Shops</div>

Sr. Technical Designer-Men's Bottoms

Sr Technical Designer-Women's Bottoms

WELLS

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Moda Teknik Tasarımcı

Skechers

<div>WHO WE ARE: 
Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers&mdash;the Comfort Technology Company&reg;&mdash;has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand. 
 
ABOUT THE ROLE: 
The Senior Technical Designer is responsible for the fit commercialization process; from initial concept through to production for assigned product classifications, ensuring on time development and delivery according to critical dates. You will track and facilitate prototyping for styles; identify and address key issues and challenges in construction/manufacturing and plans accordingly to deliver quality products. The Senior Technical Designer will collaborate closely with other department leaders, building strong relationships with Design, Costing, Materials, and Product Merchandising teams.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:<ul><li>
Strong problem solving, organization and communication skills.</li><li>
Strong ability to manage multiple projects and proactively address challenges.</li><li>
Experience interpreting design intent and offering alternative solutions.</li><li>
Experience writing product specs, grading rules, and construction standards instructions; in partnership with their manager.</li><li>
Manage the maintenance of all specs and grades from the initial set up through production (Proto&rsquo;s, Size Sets, TOPs, etc)</li><li>
Strong experience working with factory vendors and overseas counterparts to ensure clear understanding of style development needs.</li><li>
Leads fit sessions for assigned category (measures garments /reviews and identifies fit issues proactively).</li><li>
Communicates all fit and construction related comments to the vendor and internal teams within development and production timelines.</li><li>
Established in partnership with their manager fit standards, construction standards and blocks to ensure fit consistency and quality.</li><li>
Strong ability to correct patterns as needed.</li><li>
Works to improve fit and quality through review of customers comments, sales feedback and understanding of competition.</li><li>
Responsible for managing and hitting all deadlines along with communicating any potential delays to manager.</li><li>
Maintain full understanding of assigned styles and historical issues.</li><li>
Strong understanding of fabrications and how they react with silhouettes.</li><li>
Responsible for maintaining consistency in fit for assigned product classifications.</li><li>
Collaborate closely with domestic and overseas teams.</li></ul>
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:<ul><li>
Expert level patternmaker; strong working knowledge of patternmaking software (Gerber).</li><li>
Expert level understanding of garment construction.</li><li>
Strong problem solver.</li><li>
Strong ability to build relationships based on trust &amp; respect.</li><li>
Strong communication skills; both verbal and written.</li><li>
Computer proficiency; Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), PLM (Product Life Management) system, Adobe Illustrator and Gerber.</li></ul>
REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree.</li><li>
Minimum 8+ years&rsquo; experience in Technical Apparel Design.</li><li>
Adaptable with the ability to handle pressure and changing priorities with a can-do attitude.</li><li>
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul>
The pay range for this position is $110,000-$120,000/yr USD.
About Skechers
Skechers, a global Fortune 500&reg; brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do &ndash; delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent over 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good. 
Equal Employment Opportunity 
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law. 
Reasonable Accommodation 
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com. 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.</div>

Sr. Technical Designer

Ann Taylor

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">About us</h2>
Ann Taylor and LOFT empower women to find their authentic self-expression. Ann Taylor outfits the modern American woman so she's ready-for-work and ready-for-anything in timeless, tailored style. LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident wherever the day takes them.
Discover a culture centered on empowering employees, with access to industry leaders and tools you need to expand your skills and stretch your abilities. We'll meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet). Ready to join us?
Discover a culture that empowers employees with access to industry leaders and the tools you need to expand your skills and stretch your abilities. We'll meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet). Ready to join us?
About The Role
The Technical Designer aids the Senior Technical Designer or Sr Manager of Technical Design to execute fit comments for the assigned product category. Manages the sample development process and is responsible for generating computerized specification packages and maintaining them through fit approval. Collaborates with production, product development, design and merchandising to ensure the quality, delivery and business practices are achieved and upheld. Demonstrates the company&rsquo;s Values &amp; Practices by maintaining effective collaborative relationships, taking pride in the company and brand, and embracing diversity.
The Impact you can have<ul><li>
Attends all fittings and all relevant departmental meetings.</li><li>
Protects brand integrity through fit continuity, upholding construction standards and consistency.</li><li>
Captures team feedback during fittings and is responsible for the execution of the fit comments accordingly. (In the absence of the Sr. Technical Designer, the Technical Designer is responsible for conducting the fittings for their assigned product category and processing the fit comments accordingly).</li><li>
Follows up on e-mails from the overseas office regarding comments on fit.</li><li>
Partners up with QA during the Pre-Pro Sample Process for their assigned product category.</li><li>
Adheres to cross-functional calendar.</li><li>
Assures seasonal deadlines are met for assigned areas/ manages the fit tracking process.</li><li>
Identifies &ldquo;at risk&rdquo; styles to SR TD or Manager, reacting proactively, being on top of potential issues.</li><li>
Builds strong relationships with Merchandising, Design, Product Development, Sourcing and other key internal and external partners.</li><li>
Travels as needed to Sourcing and Vendor Development offices or factories to work with technical teams to troubleshoot, educate, and understand vendor/factory capabilities.</li><li>
Represents department in intra-department and cross-function initiatives.</li><li>
Encourages team atmosphere across brands and categories; fosters open communication and team environment with all business partners; receives constructive feedback professionally.</li></ul>
You'll bring to the role<ul><li>
10+ years Technical Design experience of increasing responsibility in women&rsquo;s apparel companies or manufacturers recognized as fashion industry leaders. Specialty, vertically integrated retail strongly preferred.</li><li>
Degree preferred in MS, BS in Clothing or Textiles, AA/AAS or Certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design or Patternmaking.</li><li>
Demonstrated expertise with patternmaking, fit, grading, garment construction, production, and manufacturing methods across a single product category.</li><li>
Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments with cross functional and external partners.</li><li>
Problem solve and flex in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Team oriented.</li><li>
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize execution of multiple tasks/projects.</li><li>
Effective performer in fast-paced and multi-faceted environment.</li><li>
Proficient computer skills inclusive of MS Office programs and technical design related software/programs (i.e. Illustrator, PLM, etc.)</li><li>
Able to travel domestically and internationally if required.</li></ul>
Benefits<ul><li>
You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand&rsquo;s discount policies.</li><li>
Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.</li><li>
A culture of giving back &ndash; local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*</li><li>
Medical, dental, vision insurance &amp; 401(K)*</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>
Time off &ndash; paid time off &amp; holidays*</li></ul>
The target salary range for this role is: $80K - $90K.
Location:
Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Position Type:</h2>
Regular/Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity 
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company&rsquo;s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant&rsquo;s request for reasonable accommodation.</div>

Technical Designer

NIKE

<div>NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it&rsquo;s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
As our Principal Technical Designer you will leverage an expert knowledge of pattern-making, fit and the product commercialization process from start to finish. This role will focus on Jordan creation for Nike within the Energy product area. At times your role will also extend to testing, consumer or athlete validation and commercialization of Gender and Athlete focused Chassis. You will utilize your advanced technical knowledge related to product fit &amp; sizing leading critical and complex apparel development projects. You may also partner with our NXT Digital Innovation and Global Apparel Standards team to align against size &amp; fit.
This candidate brings expert pattern making skills and a digital led approach. The candidate also needs to have a strong product creation background and be a strategic thinker with project management capabilities. This role requires the use of pattern making software (Optitex) and 3D tools &amp; technologies such as CLO. A keen interest in fit and block work as well as the integration of innovative materials and craft will drive new Blocks and Chassis creation to the highest quality. A curiosity for consumer and athlete data, as well as testing and validation processes will drive better decisions for Jordan. Someone who is eager to embrace new processes, tools and technologies and be able to utilize data for analysis and decision making. We&rsquo;re looking for a strong collaborator, communicator and advocate.
WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?
You&rsquo;ll partner across the business to create and execute new innovative styles, most often on speed timelines. You will work cross-functionally to validate new Jordan standards, Chassis, create specifications, libraries and tools in the support of Fit and Construction Standards for Jordan. You&rsquo;ll ensure project concepts align with Gender &amp; Sport Dimensional initiatives, determining best methods and procedures on new projects. While also creating and validating the physical styles, you will also create virtual versions using 3D tools (CLO) to be used for dimensional tools and supporting the digital adoption within the product teams.
WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?
You will be reporting to the Director of Technical Development for Jordan Brand and will work with a talented team. You will partner with Design, Materials, Product Management, PCC/Development (overseas) and Operations partners to deliver new creation product on expedited timelines. You&rsquo;ll also provide technical recommendations and support to the dimensional Technical Design and Product Development community and be at the forefront of adopting, adapting new tools and processes to implement across the business.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING?<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Pattern Making, Textile Science or related field</li><li>
Advanced 15+ years experience in the apparel development process from inception through production, including but not limited to pattern making, grading, construction, costing, manufacturing, materials and quality.</li><li>
Expert in pattern making, translating patterns to written product specs and construction standards instructions.</li><li>
Ability to act as a technical resource and mentor others; lead initiatives and project teams</li><li>
Demonstrated skill in problem solving and results orientation</li><li>
Strong verbal and written communication skills</li><li>
Ability to manage a high workload and multiple projects</li><li>
Proficiency with CAD Pattern Design software (Optitex) and 3D software (Clo) highly desired</li><li>
Proficiency with MS Office programs and Adobe Illustrator</li><li>
Ability to travel 10-15% of the time including International travel</li></ul>
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.</div>

Expert Technical Designer, Energy Apparel, Global Jordan

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