Apparel Technical Designer: Concept to Production

Lakeshirts, inc.; Detroit Lakes (MN); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Profit sharing

401(k) plan

Onsite cafeteria

Daily pay options

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Lakeshirts is seeking an experienced Apparel Technical Designer to move ideas from concept to production-ready reality. You will partner with design and product teams to build garments, create tech packs, review samples, support fittings, and communicate construction details with vendors.

This role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and strong Excel/Illustrator use, with onsite, full-time hours in Detroit Lakes, MN. Candidates should thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Formación

• Degree in Fashion, Apparel Design, Technical Design, or related field.
• 4+ years of technical design experience in apparel environments.
• Knowledge of pattern making, grading, garment construction, sewing, technical drawing, measuring, fitting, fabrics, trims, development timelines.

Responsabilidades

• Move apparel styles from concept to production-ready samples; resolve fit, construction, and specification questions.
• Create and update tech packs, specs, grading rules, 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 and vendor feedback.
• Troubleshoot fit, grading, construction, production, quality, and costing concerns with 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.

Conocimientos

Experience: 4+ years

Pattern making

Garment construction

Sewing

Technical drawing

Measuring & fitting

Fabrics & trims

Development timelines

Strong written communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion/Apparel/Technical Design

Herramientas

Adobe Illustrator

PLM or product systems

Microsoft Office

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Lakeshirts is seeking an experienced Apparel Technical Designer to move ideas from concept to production-ready reality. You will partner with design and product teams to build garments, create tech packs, review samples, support fittings, and communicate construction details with vendors.

This role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and strong Excel/Illustrator use, with onsite, full-time hours in Detroit Lakes, MN. Candidates should thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.