Technical Designer / Associate Technical Designer -Woman's Apparel and Swimwear

Job Description

Technical Designer/ Associate Technical Designer – Women's Apparel Swim

Our client, a contemporary apparel brand based in Charleston, SC, is seeking a Technical Designer / Associate Technical Designer to support the development and production of high-quality women's apparel. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented technical designer who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure exceptional fit, construction, and product quality. Experience in swimwear is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain seasonal technical packages, including measurement specifications, construction details, and bills of materials.
• Assist in developing construction methods and finishing details that align with design intent and brand standards.
• Review garments for fit, construction, and workmanship throughout the product development process.
• Partner with Design, Product Development, Production, and domestic and overseas vendors to ensure products meet fit, construction, and quality expectations.
• Participate in fit sessions, document detailed fit comments, and communicate revisions clearly to vendors.
• Track fit samples and maintain WIP reports throughout the development calendar.
• Update technical packages following fit sessions and sample reviews.
• Review patterns and provide technical feedback to support accurate garment execution.
• Ensure products comply with company quality standards and applicable U.S. safety and labeling requirements.
• Help maintain consistency in fit, construction, and quality across product categories.
• Support the maintenance of fit libraries, construction standards, and technical documentation.
  
  

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of Technical Design experience within women's apparel.
• Experience in swimwear, activewear, intimates, or adjacent apparel categories is preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, pattern interpretation, and apparel manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of grading, measurement specifications, and garment tolerances.
• Experience working with both domestic and overseas vendors.
• Ability to read patterns and understand how different fabrications impact garment fit and construction.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is required.
• Detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about delivering high-quality products.