What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Technical Designers and Designers - Apparel position at EMERGING BLUE?
Job Description
Technical Designer / Senior Technical Designer, Apparel
About The Role
We are seeking multiple Technical Designers and Senior Technical Designers across several apparel categories, including:
We are open to candidates across multiple experience levels, from strong mid-level Technical Designers to highly experienced Senior Technical Designers with deep category expertise.
The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with strong cross-functional collaboration skills and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Technical Designer / Senior Technical Designer, Apparel
About The Role
We are seeking multiple Technical Designers and Senior Technical Designers across several apparel categories, including:
- Men’s Sweaters
- Women’s Bottoms
- Men’s Active & Knits
We are open to candidates across multiple experience levels, from strong mid-level Technical Designers to highly experienced Senior Technical Designers with deep category expertise.
The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with strong cross-functional collaboration skills and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Responsibilities
- Own and support the technical design and fit process from initial prototype through bulk production approval.
- Develop and maintain category-specific fit blocks that support scalable and consistent garment development.
- Create, update, and manage detailed technical specifications, construction details, and grading standards.
- Conduct fit sessions, evaluate samples, and communicate clear fit corrections and construction comments to vendors and factories.
- Partner cross-functionally with merchandising, sourcing, product development, production, and overseas teams to ensure consistency in fit, quality, and execution.
- Review patterns and recommend revisions to improve garment fit, comfort, and overall performance.
- Collaborate with global technical design teams to establish and maintain standardized fit processes across regions.
- Analyze customer feedback, sales performance, and return data to continuously improve fit and product quality.
- Troubleshoot construction and pattern challenges while providing practical, scalable solutions.
- Ensure all garments align with company standards for fit, quality, construction, and aesthetic expectations.
- Utilize technical design tools and systems including Excel, Google Sheets, PLM systems, and patternmaking software as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Technical design experience within apparel, with expertise in one or more relevant categories.
- Strong understanding of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit evaluation.
- Experience managing the fit process from prototype through production.
- Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and technical design software.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in technical specifications and fit execution.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with both internal teams and external partners.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
- Standing and walking throughout the workday.
- Ability to navigate stairs and ladders as required.
- Bending, twisting, kneeling, and maneuvering garments or materials throughout the day.
- Occasional travel or off-site support may be required.
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000