Technical Apparel Designer
Location: Raleigh, NC area
Schedule: Onsite, 5 days/wk
We are seeking a detail-oriented Technical Designer to support seasonal apparel collections from concept through production. This is an opportunity to join a growing lifestyle and apparel organization known for creating meaningful gifts, statement jewelry, and apparel that inspire connection and confidence.
The Opportunity
As the Technical Designer, you will be the fit and construction expert for apparel styles across the business. You will partner closely with Design, Production, Sourcing, and vendor teams to ensure products meet quality, fit, measurement, and production-readiness standards.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and maintain fit, measurement, grading, and construction standards for seasonal apparel collections.
- Create and manage technical specification packages, flat sketches, measurement details, and “how to measure” documentation.
- Lead fit sessions with designers and models; document fit notes and guide revisions through sample approval.
- Partner with factories and vendor teams to resolve fit, construction, and technical challenges.
- Support product development from initial concept through pre-production, ensuring approved samples and final tech packs are production ready.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain seasonal timelines, quality standards, and clear product handoffs.
- Provide technical support for quality control, product specifications, and production decisions.
- Mentor and manage team members as the organization grows.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Technical Design or a related field.
- At least 8 years of relevant technical apparel design experience.
- Strong expertise in patternmaking, sewing, garment construction, grading, fitting, tech packing, and flat sketching.
- Advanced knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and proficiency with Excel for specifications and grading.
- Experience with digital pattern design; 3D technical design experience is a plus.
- A highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively across internal and external teams.
If you are passionate about apparel fit, construction, and bringing high-quality products to market, we encourage you to apply.
