Senior Technical Designer, Denim

Good American • Hollywood, FL

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Good American is the first fully inclusive fashion brand that celebrates all dimensions of female power. Offering quality, style, and substance in every size — 00-32, we are committed to challenging industry norms by empowering all women to feel sexy and confident no matter their size or shape. The brand was launched in October 2016, by Emma Grede and Khloé Kardashian, to empower all women to celebrate their bodies with confidence by offering high-quality designs in all sizes. What started as the largest denim launch in history, has evolved into an iconic and inclusive fashion line of denim, ready-to-wear, swim, and accessories. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Tech Designer, Denim to join our apparel design team. The Tech Design Manager will be responsible for managing the technical design process for our apparel products, ensuring that they meet quality standards, fit specifications, and design requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 5+ years in technical design
• Must have some denim experience.
• Strong computer skills including Adobe Illustrator, MS Word, and Excel
• Comprehensive knowledge of fit, balance, pattern grading, garment construction/production, fabrics, fabric performance
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with all levels of management
• Meets deadlines, prioritize appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure
• Is accountable for results, approaches obstacles proactively and looks for ways to resolve problems and issues while delivering results
• Ability to reprioritize projects
• Independent, self-motivated, team player
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Textile Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience
• Proven experience in technical design for apparel products, with a focus on fit, construction, and quality.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, and fit requirements.
• Experience with technical design software and tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Gerber Technology).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership skills to manage a team of technical designers and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the apparel industry, preferably in a managerial or leadership role.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to apparel technical design.
• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) software for apparel design and development.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for fit, construction, quality, and consistency of 5 pkt denim and fashion denim/wovens
• Work closely with Technical Team, Designers and Product Development on fit issues from development to bulk approvals
• Manage and facilitate fit sessions independently with fit models. Knowledge and ability to lead fittings and make decisions independently
• Maintain and enters specs and fit comments in excel and PLM system.
• Write fit comments with specs and fit corrections.
• Work with Director/Senior Manager on correcting patterns when needed
• Maintain fit trackers from development to bulk approval

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees