Apparel Tech Designer: Move Concepts to Production

Lakeshirts; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshirts is seeking an experienced Apparel Technical Designer to move ideas from concept to production-ready reality in Detroit Lakes, MN. You will partner with design and product teams to create tech packs, review samples, support fittings, and troubleshoot construction details, ensuring accuracy and timely updates with vendors.

The role emphasizes Excel-based documentation, fabrics, trims, and development timelines, with a strong focus on teamwork and cross-functional collaboration within a

Qualifications

• Degree in Fashion, Apparel Design, Technical Design, or related apparel field required.
• 4+ years of technical design experience in apparel, merchandising, product development, or a related apparel environment.
• Knowledge of pattern making, grading, garment construction, sewing, technical drawing, measuring, fitting, fabrics, trims, and development timelines.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, PLM or product systems, Microsoft Office, and Excel; able to maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple apparel projects in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong written communication, decision-making, follow-through, and time-management skills; comfortable working with vendors and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Move apparel styles from concept to production-ready samples by resolving fit, construction, measurement, and specification questions.
• Create and update tech packs, specs, grading rules, point-of-measurement standards, and fit documentation in Excel and related systems.
• Apply knowledge of fabrics, trims, garment construction, sewing, technical drawing, measuring, and fitting to support quality and consistency.
• Manage incoming samples and sample libraries; review fit, construction, design intent, and production readiness.
• Coordinate model fittings, document measurements, and update specs based on fit sessions, size runs, revisions, and vendor feedback.
• Troubleshoot fit, grading, construction, production, quality, and costing concerns while recommending practical solutions.
• Communicate technical updates, specification changes, fit requirements, and sample feedback to vendors, suppliers, and teammates.
• Support fabric testing, process improvements, product presentations, and technical design standards while performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pattern making

Garment construction

Sewing

Technical drawing

Measuring

Fitting

Fabrics & trims

Development timelines

Excel

Adobe Illustrator

Cross-functional teamwork

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion/Apparel Design/Technical Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

PLM / product systems

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Lakeshirts is seeking an experienced Apparel Technical Designer to move ideas from concept to production-ready reality in Detroit Lakes, MN. You will partner with design and product teams to create tech packs, review samples, support fittings, and troubleshoot construction details, ensuring accuracy and timely updates with vendors.

The role emphasizes Excel-based documentation, fabrics, trims, and development timelines, with a strong focus on teamwork and cross-functional collaboration within a