Technical Designer

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.