Technical Designer
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Technical Designer – Denim to own the full product journey from concept through final production. This role is ideal for a highly experienced technical designer who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and brings deep denim expertise. You will lead fit, construction, grading, and quality, partnering cross-functionally to ensure every garment meets premium standards.
What You’ll Do:
- Create and manage garment specifications and standards within PLM for assigned categories
- Own the product lifecycle from initial style development through final production approval
- Develop garment fit, construction, grading, and trim using tech packs, flat patterns, and fit comments
- Build comprehensive tech packs with detailed specifications, construction details, and digital patterns
- Inspect samples to ensure alignment with quality and fit standards
- Communicate revisions to overseas factories through clear fit comments and updated specs, patterns, construction details, and sketches
- Execute fit comments efficiently to stay aligned with production timelines
- Review graded nest patterns and issue grading guidelines post-fit approval
- Partner with Product Integrity to creatively resolve quality and construction challenges
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 8–10+ years of technical design experience, with strong denim expertise
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and decision-making skills
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, sewing techniques, fabrication, trims, and colorways
- Ability to interpret design sketches and translate them into production-ready tech packs
- Experience working directly with overseas factories (onsite Vernon denim experience is a major plus)
- High integrity, accountability, and collaborative mindset