Remote Garment Technologist & Tech Pack Lead

We are Dotty; Makati; Remote; PHP 1,731,000 - 3,461,000; Part time

Job summary

We are Dotty, a startup Christian apparel brand, seeking an experienced Apparel Technical Designer / Garment Technologist to translate concepts into production-ready tech packs for overseas manufacturers, mainly in China. This is a freelance, project-based opportunity remote from anywhere.

You will work with our creative team to develop measurement specs, BOMs, color references, fabric specs, and issue clear feedback to suppliers. This role offers ongoing work as our collections grow.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Apparel Technical Designer, Garment Technologist, or similar role.
• Strong experience creating production-ready tech packs.
• Direct experience working with apparel factories, preferably in China or Asia.
• Strong understanding of garment construction and manufacturing.
• Experience with T-shirts, hoodies, crewnecks, sweatshirts, streetwear, and cut-and-sew garments.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed, factory-ready apparel tech packs.
• Produce technical flats showing front, back, and garment details.
• Develop measurement specifications, size charts, and grading.
• Specify fabric composition, GSM, colors, washes, finishes, and garment treatments.
• Detail garment construction, seams, stitching, ribbing, collars, cuffs, and hems.
• Prepare print, embroidery, and artwork placement specifications.
• Specify Pantone colors and production color references.
• Prepare Bills of Materials (BOM) covering fabrics, trims, labels, and accessories.
• Define neck labels, care labels, swing tags, and branding placements.
• Prepare packaging and folding specifications when required.
• Review supplier samples against approved tech packs.
• Provide technical fit, construction, and sample revision feedback.
• Identify potential production or construction issues before manufacturing.
• Communicate technical requirements clearly with overseas suppliers and factories.
• Maintain and update tech packs throughout sampling and production.

Skills

Apparel technical design

Garment technologist

Production-ready tech packs

Fabric knowledge

Communication with overseas suppliers

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Excel/Google Sheets

PLM software

CLO 3D

Job description

We are Dotty, a startup Christian apparel brand, seeking an experienced Apparel Technical Designer / Garment Technologist to translate concepts into production-ready tech packs for overseas manufacturers, mainly in China. This is a freelance, project-based opportunity remote from anywhere.

You will work with our creative team to develop measurement specs, BOMs, color references, fabric specs, and issue clear feedback to suppliers. This role offers ongoing work as our collections grow.