Technical Designer (Ready-to-Wear & Cover-Ups) – Full-Time
Company Overview
Our client is a fast-growing swimwear company specializing in women’s and girl’s swimwear and resort-inspired cover-ups. We are committed to delivering thoughtfully designed, high-quality garments that combine effortless style with exceptional fit. Our culture is collaborative, design-driven, and highly entrepreneurial—we move quickly, value ideas from every level, and expect our teams to take ownership from concept through delivery.
We partner with a mix of domestic and international factories and prioritize long-term vendor relationships, innovation in fit and construction, and a customer-first mindset. As we expand our product range and distribution, we’re looking for a Technical Designer who can help elevate our standards for quality, consistency, and execution across all categories, including Plus Size.
Position Overview
As a Technical Designer for Ready-to-Wear and Cover-Ups, you will bridge the gap between design, product development, and production. You will translate design concepts into production-ready garments, ensuring fit, construction, and quality meet both brand and customer expectations. This role requires a deep understanding of apparel construction, a strong sense of proportion and fit, and the ability to collaborate closely with cross-functional partners and overseas vendors.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Development
- Create, update, and maintain comprehensive tech packs from development through production, including:
- Detailed construction sketches and callouts
- Bill of materials (BOM), trims, and label specs
- Measurement specs, grading rules, and tolerances
- Translate design intent and aesthetic details into clear, manufacturable specifications.
- Own the technical development lifecycle for assigned styles, ensuring all technical documentation is accurate, current, and aligned across systems.
Fit & Construction
- Lead and conduct fit sessions on live models or mannequins for Regular and Plus Size Ready-to-Wear and cover-ups.
- Evaluate garments for fit, balance, drape, and construction, providing clear direction for pattern and construction improvements.
- Partner with overseas factories to achieve consistent fit standards while honoring design intent and margin targets.
- Document and distribute precise fit comments, track all pattern and spec changes, and manage style iterations through final approval.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure garments meet In Private, Inc.’s standards for quality, longevity, and performance across sizes and fabrications.
- Identify and troubleshoot technical issues, including:
- Pattern and grading inconsistencies
- Construction issues impacting fit or durability
- Fabric and trim compatibility concerns
- Provide factories with precise, solution-oriented feedback and construction alternatives to improve quality and efficiency.
- Support internal QA processes and partner with Production to mitigate risk on high-volume or complex styles.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with Design to interpret sketches and mood boards into feasible technical solutions while preserving the intended aesthetic.
- Work with Product Development and Production to ensure styles meet cost, lead-time, and vendor capabilities.
- Communicate daily with cross-functional teams to align on fit priorities, testing timelines, and production milestones.
- Participate in line reviews, sample reviews, and pre-production meetings, offering technical insight and recommendations.
Skills & Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design, Pattern Making, Fashion Design, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in technical design for Ready-to-Wear (contemporary or mass market); experience with cover-ups, resortwear, or swim-adjacent categories a plus.
- Demonstrated experience fitting Plus Size Ready-to-Wear garments.
Technical Expertise
- Strong understanding of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit across size ranges.
- Proficiency with pattern software such as Gerber, Optitex, or Clo3D.
- Advanced Adobe Illustrator skills for technical flats and callouts.
- Experience working in PLM platforms (e.g., Flex PLM, Bamboo Rose, or similar).
- Strong Microsoft 365 skills; Excel proficiency is required (including using formulas, measurement tables, and data tracking).
Core Competencies
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in specs, comments, and documentation.
- Analytical, solutions-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal partners and overseas vendors.
- Highly organized, able to prioritize and manage multiple styles, seasons, and deadlines simultaneously.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment and adapting to shifting priorities.
What We Offer
- Full-time position with competitive compensation.
- Benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance (details to be confirmed by company).
- Opportunity to influence fit and construction standards for a growing brand.
- Collaborative environment with direct exposure to Design, Product Development, and Production leadership.
