Technical Designer - Women's Open Edit & BP Sweaters and Knits, Hybrid (Seattle, WA)
$80,000–$132,000 year
HybridSeattle, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Collaborate with cross-functional peers and external partners to ensure product alignment with development strategies and business needs. Develop clear tech packs including measurement worksheets and construction images, then evaluate samples to verify specifications, quality, and construction standards. Follow samples through fit approvals to production, communicating fit comments to suppliers to achieve desired corrections and maintaining close dialogue regarding capacity and calendar. Partner with the Pattern Engineer and Design Team on block pattern development, analyze market research and customer review data to drive recommendations, and conduct wear tests. Schedule and lead fit sessions, participate in special projects, and mentor new-hires through various Technical Design stations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferably in Apparel Design, Apparel Manufacturing, Pattern Making or related field or equivalent industry experience
- Minimum 5 year's experience in Technical Design or related field
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Clear, effective written and verbal communication
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively
- Experience fully developing fashioned sweaters
Desired Qualifications
- Working knowledge of Grade Rules and tolerances
- Exposure to 3D apparel development preferred – Browzwear, CLO, Optitex
- Exposure to 2D pattern software preferred – Gerber Accumark, Optitex
- Working experience in communicating with vendors where English may not be their first language
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