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:
- Lead the technical development of assigned apparel styles from concept through production, ensuring fit, construction, and quality align with brand standards and consumer needs.
- Collaborate closely with Design, Product Developers, and Merchandising teams to execute seasonal strategies and deliver innovative, functional products.
- Create and manage detailed tech packs, including specifications, construction methods, and fit standards, ensuring accuracy and consistency across categories.
- Conduct and lead fit sessions using dress forms and live models, providing clear feedback and direction to vendors and cross-functional teams.
- Analyze prototype and fit samples for measurement, construction, and quality, resolving technical issues related to fit, fabric, grading, and production cost.
- Maintain consistency in fit and construction across vendors and product categories, leveraging fit blocks and digital tools (2D/3D) where applicable.
- Communicate effectively with overseas offices and vendors to ensure timely development and production, while proactively identifying and resolving potential challenges.
- Support product testing and wearer trials to validate fit, performance, and durability.
- Supervise and mentor junior technical design team members as needed.
- All other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design, Technical Design, Textile Science, Product Development, or a related field. Equivalent experience or education may be considered.
- 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
- Brings expert knowledge of the full apparel development process, including fit, construction, and manufacturing, with strong skills in tech pack creation.
- 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.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- 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.
- Experienced in mentoring and guiding team members, with the ability to lead technical discussions and drive strategic initiatives.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving fit, quality, and production challenges.
- Adaptable and collaborative, thrives in fast-paced environments and contributes to a positive, inclusive team culture.
LOCATION:
- Bass Pro Base Camp – On Site
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Up to 10% domestic and/or international
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Regular computer work, and sitting
- Occasional walking, standing, and lifting up to 50lbs
INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT
- 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.
Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
- And more!
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 [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Technical Design, Textile Science, Product Development, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 5-7 years experience in apparel technical design
- Demonstrated expertise in at least two areas: patternmaking, garment construction, garment fitting, or grading
- Experience leading product categories in tops and bottoms
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
- Proficient in PLM systems
- Proficient in digital patternmaking tools
- Experience with 3D design platforms (CLO, Browzwear)
- Experience creating and managing detailed tech packs, specifications, construction methods, and fit standards
- Ability to lead fit sessions and provide clear technical feedback to vendors and cross-functional teams
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior technical design team members
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively with overseas offices and vendors
- Willingness/ability to travel up to 10% domestic and/or international
- Ability to perform regular computer work and occasional walking, standing, and lifting up to 50 lbs
Bass Pro Shops Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Bass Pro Shops and has not been reviewed or approved by Bass Pro Shops.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision with HSA/FSA options and an advertised employer HSA credit for eligible plans. Wellness programs plus life and disability insurance provide additional coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay are available for eligible team members. Hourly employees have seen enhancements to early‑tenure paid time off in recent updates.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Substantial merchandise discounts and savings at company restaurants, resorts, and attractions are a standout perk. A hardship fund offers one‑time grants for qualified needs.
Bass Pro Shops Insights
What We Do
Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today we provide customers with premier destination retail in more than 150 locations across North America. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops acquired Cabela’s to create a “best-of-the-best” experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Guided by the visionary leadership of our founder and CEO Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is making a significant impact in on the future of conservation and the communities we serve. More than 40 years after Johnny began helping people connect with nature through a tiny bait shop, our conservation mission is to inspire people to enjoy, love and conserve the great outdoors. Beyond retail, Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, the world’s largest manufacturer of boats, plus award-winning resorts and nature destinations including Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Our passion for connecting people to nature extends to our CLUB program where customers earn points toward free gear and experiences, and a series of not-for-profit conservation attractions.
