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Senior Technical Designer – On-Site in Fort Lauderdale, FL
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Designer to join our team onsite at our corporate office in Fort Lauderdale. This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced apparel professional who thrives on bringing creative visions to life through technical expertise and precision.
As a Senior Technical Designer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that every garment not only embodies the creative direction of our Design team but also meets the highest standards of fit, form, function, and performance. You’ll collaborate closely with both internal teams and external development partners, overseeing the entire lifecycle of garment development—from concept through to production.
In this role, you’ll maintain up-to-date technical specifications, ensure garments meet quality standards, and support the design team through tasks such as sketch updates, construction reviews, and pattern evaluations. This is a hands-on, detail-oriented position where your expertise will directly influence the success of our product line.
If you are passionate about apparel design, meticulous about technical details, and eager to contribute your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
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Collaborate with team members to gain clear design direction and reach a consensus on fit intent. Build style blocks in PLM to ensure size and fit consistency within each brand and across product categories. Also, ensure garments are built in a manner that coincides with the manufacturer's capabilities and the company's cost specifications.
- Execute a complete design specification package in PLM, including flat sketches, technical sketches, construction details, measurement specifications, appropriate tolerances, garment grading, and placement of graphics or labeling.
- 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 approval, and maintaining an organized system of prototype samples.
- Work alongside the in-house patternmaker to ensure sample quality matches technical specifications. This includes examining the patterns to ensure fit, balance, and construction details, as well as ensuring the patternmaker understands specialized design and construction details.
- 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.
- Manage the sample development process from conception to final production approval by creating workflow tracking WIP spreadsheets in Excel, distributing the,m and following up with all teams involved to meet calendar deadlines.
- Assist the design team by adjusting sketches, adding colorways and materials to the Bill of Materials in PLM, and adding any other descriptive or functional details that may be necessary to construct the garment during the production process.
- Collaborate with quality control, production, and outside vendors daily to develop business practices that ensure consistency and quality promptly.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
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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, including creating and managing Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop
- 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
- 5 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)
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
- 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.
We are a drug free workplace.