Associate Technical Designer

BootBarn • Irvine, CA

74d • $30 - $35

About The Position

Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas. We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another's achievements, and most importantly support each other. At Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves 'Partners.' With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community. Our vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit - one handshake at a time. The Associate Technical Designer supports the Technical Designer in all aspects of technical design to ensure that products meet established standards for fit, quality, and consistency. This role works closely with the Technical Designer to prepare fittings, measuring garments, reviewing patterns, and clearly communicating accurate fit comments to vendors. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, highly organized, accurate, and possesses strong communication skills. They should be self-motivated and capable of working independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion/ Technical Design or a related field is strongly preferred
• An associate's degree in Fashion or Technical Design may be acceptable when combined with equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 2-4 years of work experience in Technical Design
• Comprehensive knowledge of patternmaking principles and garment construction fundamentals
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, experience with Gerber and Centric PLM is a strong plus
• Must be extremely well organized, work well under pressure and be a strong problem solver
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take initiative
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines in fast-paced environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive, collaborative attitude and strong interpersonal/teamwork skills
• Strong comprehension skills and ability to absorb and act on complex information

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Designer in all areas of the technical design process
• Organize, measure, and prepare samples for fittings
• Review patterns and garment construction to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with approved blocks and design intent
• Assist Technical Designer with developing technical packages and creating specs
• Attend fittings, take detailed notes, and translate fit corrections into clear actionable fit comments
• Attend meetings as needed, at the manager's discretion, to support team priorities
• Support communication with cross functional partners and vendors as needed
• Maintain organized records of histories such as samples, fit archives, block libraries, and more
• Demonstrate accountability, attention to detail, accuracy, and willingness to learn
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance
• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management
• Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by management

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Merchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands
• Paid Time Off plan for year-round Boot Barn Partners
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with generous company matching
• Flexible schedules and work/life balance
• Opportunities for growth at every level - we are opening 50+ new stores each year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees