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Akkodis is seeking a Technical Author for a position with a client located in Allen Park, MI.

We are seeking an experienced Automotive Technical Author to support documentation for Ford Motor Company vehicle service and repair procedures. This role is ideal for dealership technicians or automotive professionals who want to transition into technical documentation while applying their diagnostic and mechanical expertise.

Pay Range: $32/hr. - $36/hr. (The pay may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Work Schedule

• Hybrid: 2 days onsite / 3 days remote
• Core hours: 9 AM – 3 PM (flexible)
• Additional onsite days during initial training

Technical Author – Automotive

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain service, repair, and diagnostic documentation for vehicle systems
• Translate complex engineering data, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications into clear instructions for technicians
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure technical accuracy
• Support labor time studies and documentation for vehicle service procedures
• Maintain documentation using content management and authoring tools

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of dealership diagnostic repair experience (bumper-to-bumper)
• Hands-on experience with collision repair, spot welding, panel installation, body measurements, and paint
• Strong automotive diagnostic and mechanical skills
• Ability to interpret service manuals, wiring diagrams, and repair procedures
• Strong written communication and documentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat

Preferred

• Prior technical authoring or documentation experience
• Experience with XML authoring tools such as Oxygen XML Editor, Arbortext Editor, or XMetaL
• National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications
• Experience working in a Ford dealership environment

If you are interested in this Technical Author job in Allen Park, MI then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to you have questions about the position, please contact Nandakini Sajwanat

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Summary

o  The Assistant Technical Designer will be responsible for supporting the Senior Technical Designer in the fit and technical aspects of the product development cycle from sketch through pre-production samples and final bulk garments

What You’ll Do

o  Measure garments and review apparel construction and quality standards of samples prior to fittings.

o  Assist in fittings by taking notes & fit photos. Responsible for formatting and organizing fit photos in server promptly after a fitting.

o  Maintain seasonal data entry and set up initial TPs in Backbone PLM.

o  Assist Senior Technical Designer with sketch updates and creating construction detail pages.

o  Collaborate with Senior Technical Designer and Design Director to address fit feedback and maintain quality standards.

o  Communicate with overseas vendors to manage the garment sampling process and assist with fit comments.

o  Organize fit protos, pre-production, and top of production samples.

o  Partner with Assistant Apparel Designer on sending and receiving packages.

o  Work alongside cross-functional teams and vendors to meet deadlines.

o  Schedule fittings and attend necessary meetings.

o  Any other projects as needed.

What We’re Looking For

o  0-1 years’ experience working in Technical Design, Apparel Design, or Apparel Product Development, with relevant internships counting toward experience.

o  Degree in Apparel Design/Product Development/Technical Design or related experience preferred.

o  Knowledge of men’s apparel fit, construction, and fabric properties.

o  Keen attention to detail and organization with the ability to multi-task, managing multiple seasons at once.

o  Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills.

o   Proficiency using Adobe Illustrator, MS Office, and managing a calendar

o  Experience with a PLM system is a plus.

o  Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

o  Willingness to learn and self-motivate. Able to collaborate and be self-aware of capabilities and time management.

o  A team player who contributes positively to Design team and overall Criquet team dynamic.

About Criquet

Criquet is an independent web-driven menswear brand from Austin, TX. We invest in quality of life. We’re as well stocked in IPAs as we are IRAs. We’re into counter-culture, dive bars and scuba-diving for lost golf balls. We’re all manner of men and women but we aren’t yes-men. Because ordinary is boring. So, whether we’re making shirts, outerwear or old-fashioneds, they need to be high quality, they need to be done our way, and they need those little details that make all the difference. Proudly from Austin and comfortably off-course.

Senior Technical Designer | Karl Lagerfeld, Donna Karan Dresses

G-III Apparel Group

Success Profile:

The Senior Technical Designer for Dresses is responsible for ensuring that design vision is translated into a well-constructed and manufacturable garment that reflects brand’s esthetics and design integrity. As a member of the Technical Design team, you will conduct fit sessions, communicate fit session to vendors, G-III global offices and work cross-functionally to ensure accuracy of garment measurements, fit, construction details and flow of information while addressing any technical challenges during the development and production process.

Brand/Product Focus: Karl Lagerfeld , Donna Karan Dresses

Reports To: Director of Technical Design

Location (On-Site - 5 Days per Week): New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage product lifecycle from Showroom sample through pre-production fit approval.
• Oversee pre-production samples development, ensuring they meet design specifications and quality standards.
• Develop comprehensive technical packages, to final full graded specifications. Determine necessary corrections, utilize garment patterns effectively to achieve the desired fit, silhouette, and style.
• Lead live fit sessions to evaluate and refine fit, construction, and quality. Execute fit comments in a timely manner to ensure the fit process remains aligned with production timelines and objectives. Provide grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval, ensure that grading is executed accurately to preserve the integrity of the design and fit across all sizes.
• Partner successfully with Product Development, Design and Production teams to ensure fit and product development process stays in line with production and action timelines. Create and manages WIP report for development tracking and garment delivery

Education and Experience:

• 7+ years of Technical Design experience
• College degree, or equivalent professional work experience, required

Skills and Behaviors:

• Proven expertise in apparel fitting, specs and patterns
• Working knowledge of PLM, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Excel
• Strong project management and multi-tasking skills with critical attention to detail
• Confident, engaging verbal and written communication skills
• Motivated to work in a high energy environment at the speed of fashion with ever-changing priorities
• Ability to work independently and work to meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with other departments as well as vendors and other overseas offices

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Employee discounts across G-III brands
• Career growth opportunities within a global fashion organization
• A collaborative, innovative environment working with industry-leading brands

The pay range for this position is: $90,000 per year -$115,000 per year

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.

G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under Cole Haan, Dockers, Converse, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.

About the job:

Our client is searching for its newest team member at our headquarters in Denver, Colorado! Our next Senior Apparel Technical Designer will need to possess excellent team skills and a strong understanding of garment fit and construction.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the entire Product Development Department. The person who fills this position must also have a passion for the work they do and a strong desire to learn and grow.

Our employees enjoy a fun, casual, laid-back atmosphere.

If you have a solid amount of technical design experience with apparel or an educational background, then this is your opportunity to be a part of something great!

We want to hear from you if you possess the following skills, abilities, and qualifications:

This position is in-office only.

As a Senior Apparel Technical Designer, you would be responsible for:

• Maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that enables you to get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and management
• Create technical packets in PLM, ensuring that all details are commercially viable with the factories and are the most cost-effective.
• Review technical packets and samples from contractors for design accuracy and integrity.
• Execute design and fit intent into bulk production while maintaining corporate standards.
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional team members to gain clear direction and consensus of design and fit intent.
• Identify potential production, quality, and costing issues and make recommendations to ensure brand integrity.
• Work closely with the Quality department throughout the development process to ensure communication of potential production quality issues.
• Negotiate costs with vendors.
• Ensure size and fit consistency within the brand and across product categories.
• Lead fit sessions and takes initiative as the fit expert of all products.
• Build and maintain fit base. Libraries including sketches and finished garment measurements
• Review and maintain the How-To-Measure Manual.
• Track and manage workflow and workload for own products.
• Identify and proactively engage business partners when issues arise with recommendations for viable options/solutions.
• Foster open communication and team environment with all business partners.
• Participate in departmental and cross-functional meetings as appropriate.
• Participate in process reviews and suggest ideas for improving procedures; help ensure processes and procedures that have been established are being followed by the team.
• Assist other team members with pattern and grading questions and concerns.
• Review the work of less tenured colleagues and guide them through any discrepancies they may encounter in order to help them learn and grow.
• Other tasks as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A) From a four-year college or university
• At least 7 to 9+ years of related experience and/or training
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and a strong sense of time awareness.
• Thorough attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Creative approach to problem-solving
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as fractions, discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Ability to multitask:

Use the combination of organization, time management, scheduling, and preparation to get multiple tasks completed by the established deadlines.

• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to analyze quality and maintain standards with contractors
• Ability to produce computer-generated technical sketches
• Team-oriented, entrepreneurial, proactive attitude
• Expert knowledge of fabrics, construction, finishes, trims, fitting, and techniques
• Expert knowledge in patternmaking including grading, construction and fit;
• Ability to make pattern adjustments
• Ability to make independent decisions based on a higher level of knowledge and expertise
• Ability to mentor less tenured teammates and share knowledge and expertise with others.
• Ability to think big picture;
• Thorough understanding of how Product Development decisions and processes impact other areas of the Company (i.e., sales)
• Proficient in Illustrator
• Knowledge of Photoshop

About the Role

The Senior Manager, Technical Design, leads the end-to-end technical development of denim and non-denim apparel, ensuring products meet the highest standards of fit, quality, aesthetics, and manufacturability. This role partners closely with Design, Product Management, and Sourcing to deliver commercially viable products at scale, on time, and within margin targets. The position spans fit strategy, technical execution, factory collaboration, and team leadership across the full go-to-market cycle.

You’ll Make a Differency By

• Building and curating a best-in-class fit portfolio, researching competitive landscapes, pioneering new construction techniques, and championing product excellence
• Creating and overseeing product specifications and detailed technical sketches to ensure precision-engineered execution from prototype through production
• Owning the commercialization process, monitoring factory utilization of blocks, and ensuring fit and construction consistency across global vendor partners
• Leading fit sessions and clearly communicating fit corrections and pattern updates from prototype to production
• Partnering and influencing cross-functional partners to align with the fit intent and product vision
• Driving continuous improvement in product fit, quality, and process to elevate efficiency and consumer satisfaction
• Mentoring direct reports and strengthening technical skills, process rigor, and career growth
• Fostering open communication and a collaborative team environment across all stakeholders
• Contributing to additional initiatives needed to advance team and business goals
• Assisting with other responsibilities based on business needs

About You

• 15+ years of experience in technical design and product development for denim and non-denim adult bottoms, with deep expertise in fit, patternmaking, and body-to-garment relationships
• Proficient in apparel manufacturing processes and the full product development lifecycle
• Highly effective problem-solver who can manage complexity and multiple priorities with confidence
• Proven driver of innovation and continuous improvement
• Self-directed and thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
• Excellent collaboration and influencing skills with a track record of building trusted cross-functional partnerships
• Agile and adaptable, with the ability to prioritize, work independently, and manage change effectively
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy and follow-through
• Demonstrated people leader with experience attracting, developing, and retaining top technical talent
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); experience with PLM and patternmaking systems (e.g., Accumark) is a plus
• BA or BS preferred

About Ariat

Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.

The salary range for this position is $132,000 - $141,000 per year.

The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

Ariat’s holistic benefits package for full-time team members includes (but is not limited to):

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Expanded wellness and mental health benefits
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days
• 401(k) with company match
• Bonus incentive plans
• Team member discount on Ariat merchandise

Note: Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Ariat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, email

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Please note that Ariat does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Ariat will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter/agency placement fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Ariat explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Ariat.

IDR is seeking an Assistant Technical Apparel Designer to join one of our top clients in Los Angeles, California. This role is ideal for someone passionate about technical apparel design and production, supporting a team focused on creating innovative merchandise for the gaming and entertainment industry.

Position Overview for the Assistant Technical Apparel Designer:

• Support the execution of global merchandise by focusing on technical documentation, artwork preparation, and production coordination
• Collaborate closely with apparel designers and production teams to ensure accurate, manufacturing-ready garments
• Create and maintain detailed tech packs for printables, cut & sew garments, and accessories
• Prepare production-ready artwork optimized for screen printing and apparel construction
• Assist with sample management, factory communication, and timeline tracking to keep projects moving smoothly

Requirements for the Assistant Technical Apparel Designer:

• Experience in technical design, apparel production, or product development
• Hands-on experience with Simulated Spot Process printing
• Strong understanding of screen printing fundamentals and apparel graphics adaptation
• Proven ability to create highly detailed tech packs and technical documentation
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.

IDR is seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager to join one of our top clients for a remote opportunity. This role involves leading enterprise technology programs focused on workplace infrastructure and construction-related technology projects within a dynamic, enterprise environment. The company specializes in delivering innovative technical solutions across various facilities and corporate offices nationwide.

 

Position Overview for the Lead Technical Program Manager:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of workplace technology programs across corporate offices and retail branches, from planning through implementation.
• Develop and manage comprehensive program plans including scope, timelines, budgets, resources, and technical requirements.
• Manage and mentor a team of project managers responsible for full project lifecycle execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with engineering, product, business stakeholders, and vendors to align projects with business goals.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies while maintaining project momentum and delivery timelines.

Requirements for the Lead Technical Program Manager:

• 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management leading complex enterprise technology programs.
• Experience delivering workplace technology or infrastructure projects (network, wireless, virtual computing, end-user technologies).
• Proven ability to manage multiple project managers or large cross-functional teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills across business and technology teams.
• Experience managing budgets, resource allocation, and large project portfolios.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.