Apparel Technical Designer I

Varsity Brands•Farmers Branch, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Apparel Technical Designer supports the technical execution of apparel products from design approval through production readiness. Working under established technical standards and direction from Product Development leadership, the role develops technical sketches, maintains PLM data, prepares samples and documentation, and coordinates follow-up activities to keep development work moving. The position partners with Merchandising, Pattern, New Product Development, Costing, and manufacturing teams to document construction requirements, track samples, and communicate approved updates. It identifies and escalates fit, construction, measurement, and quality concerns to the appropriate technical lead for direction and resolution. The role is based in a professional office environment and is primarily desk-based, with sample-related duties. It is hybrid, located in Farmers Branch, Texas, and follows an M–F schedule of 8–5 or 9–6, with Fridays working from home. Relocation assistance is not offered.

Requirements

Degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, Apparel Product Development, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is considered.
1–3 years of relevant experience in apparel technical design, product development, patternmaking, garment construction, or a related field; relevant internships or co-op experience may be considered.
Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, PLM systems, garment construction, patternmaking, and sample-development processes.
Skilled in Adobe Illustrator for creating and manipulating technical sketches.
Knowledge of patterns, sewing construction, product research, and apparel product development.
Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, time-management, and communication skills.
Ability to manage assigned work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment, while seeking direction on complex fit, specification, and construction decisions.
Strong computer skills and personal effectiveness in a professional setting.

Nice To Haves

Portfolio demonstrating technical sketches, apparel development work, or related technical design capabilities.
Adobe Illustrator, PLM, or apparel-construction training.

Responsibilities

Use design tools to document and maintain design productivity.
Manage, create, develop, and maintain designs by preparing design layouts or modifying existing designs.
Manage requests, product backlog, and prioritization through email and the PLM system.
Develop, maintain, and release technical sketches, documentation, and data in accordance with company and industry standards.
Prepare for fit sessions by organizing samples and technical information, documenting feedback, and updating sketches or specifications based on approved direction.
Conduct initial sample inspections, document quality or construction observations, and escalate material fit, measurement, construction, or launch-impacting concerns to the designated technical lead.
Coordinate approved product revisions and information updates with the New Product Development and Costing teams.
Photograph approved samples and upload images to the PLM system.
Develop solutions that keep PLM data coordinated and meet reporting requirements.
Contribute to a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where priorities and product details may change daily, while seeking direction on complex technical decisions.
Maintain the sample closet by collecting and hanging garments, locating approved samples in other departments, dressing dress forms, and taking photographs for PLM.