Associate Technical Designer

What's the Short Version?

The Associate Technical Designer is responsible for a design product category, and manages daily tasks related to garment fit and specifications. They interpret and translate the vision of designers into the production with minimal supervision.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Maintain standard fit specifications within each category and/or product group to ensure consistency throughout product lines.
• Measure proto samples to ensure accuracy from vendors; audit and comment on prototypes.
• Utilize existing or new patterns to restructure and enhance the product.
• Initiate fit sessions including model selection, scheduling, and model management.
• Review and fit samples on models – provide support for fit recommendations to Design, Development, and Merchandising teams.
• Prepare and correct patterns per fit intent and fitting comments received.
• Create and maintain tech packs; update sketches in Adobe Illustrator to keep the most current sketches in tech pack.
• Ensure consistent and organized development documentation is maintained for assigned styles, i.e. tech pack, development style count, and sample tracking reports.
• Create detailed construction drawings in Adobe Illustrator to communicate design details and construction to factories and team members.
• Effectively communicate technical design specifications, modifications, and due dates to category cross-functional team members.
• Communicate precisely with overseas branches or direct suppliers on all technical issues and to provide details of garment fit and construction.
• Work closely with suppliers to meet crucial deadlines by providing technical expertise to proceed with sample approval timeline efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

What Are We Looking For?

• Bachelor's Degree in design or merchandising, or equivalent experience
• At least 1 year of experience in Technical Design in apparel industry
• Knowledge of garment construction, material construction and properties, and pattern-making
• Adequate skills and understanding of pattern work assessment
• Understanding of the design and development process from inception through production
• Strong information seeking and problem-solving skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to communicate written and verbal information clearly and effectively
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group
• Strong proficiency in computer skills including Excel, Adobe Illustrator, digital photography
• Working knowledge in Gerber Accumark pattern making system or equivalent pattern making software experiences

What's Our Offer?

Salary Range: You`ll earn between $32.56 - $38.46 on an hourly basis, depending on experience.

Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary.

Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance

What Should You Expect?

Hybrid: SanMar's Eastpointe office is located in Issaquah, WA in the Seattle metropolitan area. Employees are required to work in our offices Tuesday through Thursday each week and additional days may be added based on business needs. Our standard working hours are 8:00-5:00 PST. Periodic travel may be required. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods while working on a computer and participating in virtual and in-person meetings. Frequent use of hands for keyboarding and standard office equipment is required. Occasional standing, walking, and reaching may be needed to attend meetings or collaborate in an office setting. The role requires the ability to perform close visual work on a computer for extended periods. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10–15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.