A leading brand in premium performance activewear, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Technical Designer to join our team in Charlottesville, VA. This in-person role will involve developing multiple product types from initial concept through to production, ensuring every detail meets the highest standards of quality and performance. Are you passionate about crafting premium products and excited to contribute your ideas to a fast-growing company, APPLY NOW!

Technical Designer Benefits:

• Up to $90k salary
• Health and Dental
• Vacation
• PTO

Technical Designer Responsibilities:

• Partner with Product Development, Design, and Merchandising to build excellent product that fits within performance, cost, and timing restraints

• Create and update tech packs that communicate fit and construction details effectively and succinctly to vendors

• Work closely with PD/TD team to execute deadlines, streamline workload, communicate with vendors, and improve overall design processes

• Facilitate fit sessions with live models, including size sets • Demonstrate knowledge of fit, construction, and manufacturing process

• Identify fit issues, implement adjustments, and communicate necessary changes to optimize fit and functionality • Track prototype samples and status of comments; maintain and organize sample library

• Work with Senior Technical Designer to ensure fit and grading are standard across the brand

• Research industry trends in fit, technology, and fabrics

• Other tasks as needed

Technical Designer Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science, or related field

• Minimum 4 years technical design / product development experience in the apparel industry

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, a PLM system, and Excel; experience in 2D/3D pattern making software a plus (Gerber, Optitex, Clo, or Browzwear PDS)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external partners

• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects and timelines

• Pattern making experience and knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing process

• Must be a team player with a no-task-too-small attitude 

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person's age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.   JOB ID: 143644 #post

Kimmerly Moore