What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Apparel Technical Designer position at Uniform Advantage Brands?
ABOUT UA/UNIFORM ADVANTAGE BRANDS
At UA Brands, we’re changing the way healthcare and culinary professionals get dressed. For over 40 years, we’ve created stylish, high-performance uniforms designed to empower those on the front lines. Our apparel breaks the mold, combining brilliant design with real-world function. Join a team that values creativity, impact, and community, and help us redefine uniforms that don’t conform.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Bring Designs to Life—Join Us as a Sr. Technical Designer!
Are you passionate about the details that make garments fit perfectly and perform flawlessly? We're looking for a collaborative and detail-driven Sr. Technical Designer to help transform creative vision into a high-quality, wearable product. In this dynamic role, you'll partner with cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure every piece meets our standards for fit, function, and technical accuracy from first concept to final production. If you love turning sketches into reality, working hands-on with samples, and being a key player in the product development process, we want to hear from you!
Are you passionate about the details that make garments fit perfectly and perform flawlessly? We're looking for a collaborative and detail-driven Sr. Technical Designer to help transform creative vision into a high-quality, wearable product. In this dynamic role, you'll partner with cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure every piece meets our standards for fit, function, and technical accuracy from first concept to final production. If you love turning sketches into reality, working hands-on with samples, and being a key player in the product development process, we want to hear from you!
WHAT YOU’LL DO
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Execute complete design specification package in PLM, including flat sketches, technical sketches, construction details, measurement specifications, appropriate tolerances, garment grading, and placement of trims, graphics, or labeling.
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Work alongside the in-house patternmaker to ensure the sample quality matches technical specifications. This includes examining the patterns to ensure fit, balance, and construction details, as well as making sure the patternmaker understands specialized design and construction details.
- Communicate with in-house and overseas vendors regarding garment specifications, including sending out tech packs, measuring samples, and size sets against approved specifications, commenting on garment fit and functionality, resubmitting garments until final graded approval, and maintaining an organized system of prototype samples.
- Manage the style re-development process from initiation to final production approval by creating workflow tracking spreadsheets in Excel, distributing them ,and following up with all appropriate staff involved to meet calendar deadlines.
- Conduct fit sessions on live models and/or dress forms to ensure proper fit, balance, and construction of sample garments. Bring attention to pattern or sewing changes and photograph, pin, and notate them for insertion into tech packs.
- Collaborate with quality control, production, and outside vendors daily to develop business practices that ensure consistency and quality promptly.
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members to review potential fit issues through high return rates and customer feedback. Order these styles from the warehouse and evaluate the fit and construction to see what improvements can be made.
- Collaborate with Design to gain a clear design direction and consensus of fit intent. Build/maintain styles in PLM and ensure graded size and fit consistency within each brand and across product categories. Also, ensure garments are constructed with manufacturing capabilities and the company's cost specifications.
- Takes ownership of tasks and adapts to evolving business needs.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
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Strong Technical Design experience, including knowledge of patternmaking, grading, garment construction, and large-scale manufacturing processes in overseas countries
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Advanced proficiency with PLM systems
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Strong skills in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop
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Solid understanding of the apparel product development lifecycle, from concept through production
- Hands-on experience in apparel and trim development, including collaboration with factories and suppliers (strongly preferred)
- Proficiency in creating and updating accurate technical sketches
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively
- Proactive mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
- Critical thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to escalate complex issues when needed
- Strong work ethic and flexibility to take on additional projects while managing core responsibilities
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in apparel design or product development
- Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design, Product Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Please include a link to work samples or a portfolio if available.
WHERE YOU’LL WORK
OFFICE-BASED – Fort Lauderdale Headquarters
Just a short distance from the beautiful Fort Lauderdale beaches, our home base of South Florida is a perfect reflection of our customer population and culturally rich and diverse team. These on-site, business-critical roles are the backbone of our success. Join other team members in the spacious Quad for lunch or enjoy our ongoing team member activities.
PLENTY OF BENEFITS TOO
UA BRANDS offers a full range of benefits, allowing you the opportunity to customize a benefits package that addresses both your health and financial needs.
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Medical and Pharmacy Coverage
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Dental and Vision Coverage
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program – self-care and support for life’s everyday challenges
- Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching - Save for your future
- Short & Long Term Disability – Company Paid
- Accident, Hospital Care, and Critical Illness Insurance – Protect your Income
- Legal Insurance and ID Theft Protection
- Nationwide Pet Insurance
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off – Life Balance
- Volunteer Time Off – Make an Impact
- Employee Discount Program
- Referral Program - Get paid to work with Friends
- Free Parking at the Downtown Corporate Office
- Regular Social Activities and Events – Mandatory Fun
- See more of the benefits we offer
UA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
As an employee of any UA Brands division, you will be part of an established and dynamic organization. We believe that success starts from within, and we are seeking individuals who thrive in an environment that encourages and supports self-management. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at UA Brands will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. UA Brands does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. UA Brands will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.