24 Seven Talent is hiring: Lead Technical Designer in Fort Worth

A Western Apparel and Accessories Company looking to hire a Lead Technical Designer for a role fully onsite in Fort Worth Texas.

Role:

Lead Technical Designer

Rate:

1. $90K- $100K (based on experience)

Location:

Forth Worth, Texas (25 mins from DFW Airport

Fully Onsite- 5 Days a week

Must be able to travel 2-3 times a year to China, India and Mexico

Start/End:

1. 3-4 Interviews

Job Description:

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. Senior Technical Designer / Technical Design Manager –

What You Will Do

*You will oversee a Team of 5-6 Associates

• 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) Senior Technical Designer / Technical Design 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 Might Have

• Prior experience with denim development

• Experience with PLM and 3D sampling software such as CLO

• If you are interested, please respond with your updated resume and portfolio.