Apparel Technical Designer

Ariat International; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ariat International is seeking a seasoned Technical Designer to join our team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will leverage deep expertise in fit, patternmaking, and construction to ensure high-quality products for athletic and lifestyle markets.

Your leadership will drive projects, coordinate with factories, and contribute to ongoing process improvements. The role requires 8+ years in Technical Design, strong CAD skills (Illustrator, Centric PLM), and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Technical Design.
• Deep expertise in fit, patternmaking, grading, technical construction, costing, and fabrics.
• Proficiency with Illustrator, Centric PLM, and 2D patternmaking systems; Accumark a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration for fit sessions and project meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and fit sessions with factories.
• Collaborate with designers, product teams and vendors.
• Drive innovative product development with quality and deadlines.
• Support with additional responsibilities based on business needs.

Skills

Technical design expertise

Project leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

MS Office

Centric PLM

2D patternmaking systems

Accumark

Job description

We are excited to be adding a seasoned Technical Designer to the Ariat team who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and has great technical accuracy and expertise. The Ariat Technical Design team is committed to creating well-fitting, high-quality products for best client experience. You have an extraordinary opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that has a commitment to innovation, quality, integrity, teamwork, and respect.

You’ll Make a Difference By

• Working with accessible and approachable leaders and teams.
• Impacting change in a culture that promotes doing it differently and beyond status quo.
• Connecting people to the lifestyles and experiences they love.
• Developing innovative products that athletes and general consumers are excited about.
• Creating and seizing opportunities to lead special project initiatives.
• Assisting with other responsibilities based on business needs.

About You

• 8+ years of experience in Technical Design.
• A deep expertise and understanding of fit, patternmaking, grading, technical construction, costing, and fabrics.
• A trained eye for proportion, balance and aesthetic details.
• The ability to command a room and lead projects, meetings, fit sessions.
• Experience working with factories; understanding of equipment, garment cutting/sewing/QA/QC process.
• Proficiency in computer skills; use of Adobe Illustrator, MS Office Suite; Centric PLM (or similar PLM system), and 2D patternmaking systems. (Accumark a plus)
• Exceptional multi-tasker and communicator, extremely detail oriented, and possess exceptional organizational skills.
• An energized approach to collaboration and strong influence with partners and vendors.
• Are fast acting and adapts to change quickly.
• Passion for managing a product lifecycle and meeting deadlines.
• Curiosity and zest for improving process and efficiency..

About Ariat

Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.

The salary range for this position is $85,00 - $95,000 per year.

The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

Ariat’s holistic benefits package for full-time team members includes (but is not limited to):

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Expanded wellness and mental health benefits
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days
• 401(k) with company match
• Team member discount on Ariat merchandise

Note: Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Ariat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, email [e-mail].

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Please note that Ariat does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Ariat will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter/agency placement fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Ariat explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Ariat.