What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Designer position at vineyard vines?
About Us
vineyard vines is a highly successful, privately held, American clothing and accessory retailer founded in 1998 on Martha’s Vineyard by brothers, Shep & Ian Murray. With Shep & Ian still at the helm today, vineyard vines has experienced exponential year over year growth and now operates over 120 retail locations including an outlet division, a successful e-commerce business, domestic distribution center, and expanding corporate headquarters. In addition, vineyard vines is carried in major department stores such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdales as well as numerous specialty boutiques across the US.
vineyard vines was founded on a state of mind that Every day should feel this good.
You don’t need to be on a beach, by the ocean or on vacation to have Every day should feel this good moments. It’s a state of mind that we all experience, and one where everyone is invited. At vineyard vines, we don’t just live an #EDSFTG life away from our desks—we bring it to work with us, too.
In our stores, at our Harbor Drive headquarters or working remotely, our company culture is fun, encouraging and welcoming to all. We work hard and play harder, and we never take ourselves too seriously. And while we have many company goals, our number one priority is making vineyard vines a great place to work for all employees.
Our team is our family, and we’d never have grown to where we are today without them.
We’re committed to building an inclusive team across all channels, departments and stores within our community. We hope you’ll join us and see what the smiling pink whale is all about
Overview
The Technical Designer will report to the Senior Manager of Technical Design and support the development process from initial concept through production. This role is responsible for creating accurate technical packages, ensuring fit and construction meet brand standards, and keeping cross-functional teams and factory partners informed on priorities and updates.
Key Responsibilities
vineyard vines is a highly successful, privately held, American clothing and accessory retailer founded in 1998 on Martha’s Vineyard by brothers, Shep & Ian Murray. With Shep & Ian still at the helm today, vineyard vines has experienced exponential year over year growth and now operates over 120 retail locations including an outlet division, a successful e-commerce business, domestic distribution center, and expanding corporate headquarters. In addition, vineyard vines is carried in major department stores such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdales as well as numerous specialty boutiques across the US.
vineyard vines was founded on a state of mind that Every day should feel this good.
You don’t need to be on a beach, by the ocean or on vacation to have Every day should feel this good moments. It’s a state of mind that we all experience, and one where everyone is invited. At vineyard vines, we don’t just live an #EDSFTG life away from our desks—we bring it to work with us, too.
In our stores, at our Harbor Drive headquarters or working remotely, our company culture is fun, encouraging and welcoming to all. We work hard and play harder, and we never take ourselves too seriously. And while we have many company goals, our number one priority is making vineyard vines a great place to work for all employees.
Our team is our family, and we’d never have grown to where we are today without them.
We’re committed to building an inclusive team across all channels, departments and stores within our community. We hope you’ll join us and see what the smiling pink whale is all about
Overview
The Technical Designer will report to the Senior Manager of Technical Design and support the development process from initial concept through production. This role is responsible for creating accurate technical packages, ensuring fit and construction meet brand standards, and keeping cross-functional teams and factory partners informed on priorities and updates.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate design concepts into detailed technical design packages in Centric PLM, including specifications, construction details, and callouts.
- Review fit samples and maintain organized records of comments and approvals.
- Support and participate in live model and form fit sessions; document feedback and suggested changes.
- Communicate fit and construction revisions through updated patterns, sketches, photos, or re-draped samples.
- Ensure all fit session notes and updates are accurately entered into PLM in a timely manner.
- Provide input on garment construction and its impact on fit, comfort, and durability.
- Apply knowledge of industry safety standards to ensure compliance in product development.
- Collaborate with design, product development, and sourcing partners to resolve technical issues and meet deadlines.
- 4-6 years of related technical design experience.
- Prior experience in women's woven tops and bottoms strongly preferred.
- Strong measuring skills and basic knowledge of grading principles.
- Understanding of fit, pattern corrections, and garment construction.
- Familiarity with applicable industry safety standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, or a related field preferred.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, PLM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Workspace.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional and overseas partners.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A detail-oriented approach with the ability to see the bigger picture and contribute to team goals.
- Adaptability, problem-solving skills, and a positive approach to change.
- We have a fun-spirited entrepreneurial culture filled with truly "good" people
- We have flexible working hours to accommodate your personal life
- We offer a generous employee discount so you can rep our lifestyle on-and-off the boat
- We offer a competitive salary package, 401-K, commuter benefits, and paid-family leave, health savings, flex spending accounts, life & disability insurance
- We have an onsite gym as well as health & financial wellness programs to keep you active
- We offer 2 summer Fridays to take off in addition to a competitive vacation policy & holiday calendar