Collaborate with a creative team where you will lead technical design development. Bring your expertise in apparel manufacturing processes, patternmaking, and fit, to ensure flawless execution.

This is your opportunity to elevate and grow your career. You will be pivotal in bringing innovative apparel designs to life.

Technical Apparel Designer Manager – What You Will Do

• Conduct fit sessions to assess fit, proportion, and silhouette to ensure technical fit across all product categories
• Mentor and guide technical designers in pattern development, construction, and specifications
• Manage the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to production
• Drive cross-functional problem-solving to address sizing, construction, quality, and fit challenges
• Guide the development and implementation of fit blocks via traditional patternmaking as well as 3D prototyping
• Develop and oversee accurate specification packages aligned with fit and construction standards
• Travel domestically and internationally to evaluate production and mentor suppliers (less than 15% travel)

Technical Apparel Designer Manager – Required Skills, Experience & Personality Fit

• You understand apparel manufacturing processes and quality control
• You have comprehensive knowledge of production patternmaking, pattern evaluation, technical fit, and construction standards
• You are tech-savvy and very experienced using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Gerber PDS
• You take pride in your strong work ethic, and enjoy mentoring others in a collaborative environment
• Can provide an updated professional portfolio of your past work, including original designs, technical specifications, and technical communication
• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design, Technical Design, Apparel Manufacturing or related field of study
• You are happy to work in office, Monday through Friday in Fort Worth, Texas

Technical Apparel Designer Manager – You Might Have

• Prior experience with denim development
• Experience with PLM and 3D sampling software such as CLO

Compensation $100K salary, depending on experience.

You will be provided with company-sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance options, 401k with company contribution, paid holidays, paid time off, supplemental life and other supplemental insurances, and more (including a retail clothing discount and stipend!).

This role is an in-office role, Monday through Friday with the team.