Apparel Technical Designer: Global Fit & Construction

Aquent; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, vision, and dental

Paid sick leave

Retirement plans with a match

Free online training through AquentGym

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a leading apparel-driven enterprise focused on delivering high-quality, well-fitting garments to customers worldwide. The role centers on translating innovative designs into manufacturable specifications while upholding brand standards and customer satisfaction.

You will influence cross-functional teams and vendors to maintain consistent fit, explore cost-efficient construction, and ensure samples meet design intent from concept through final production.

Qualifications

• General understanding of garment construction, patternmaking, alterations, and grading.
• Well-versed in Fit, Construction, and Quality standards.
• Strong understanding of brand, customer, and cost requirements.
• Understanding of product lifecycle management or tech pack management systems.
• Ability to assess complex situations and analyze data to recommend solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and execute design aesthetics through consistent fit and construction, aligned with customer needs.
• Collaborate and influence cross-functional partners and vendors effectively.
• Translate design concepts into detailed specifications for costing and first prototypes.
• Leverage fit camps and maintain overall customer fit consistency across products.
• Troubleshoot and communicate fit issues promptly and clearly.
• Provide input on fit and construction risk management strategies.
• Ensure both physical and digital samples comply with brand standards throughout the product creation process.

Skills

Garment construction

Patternmaking

Alterations

Grading

Fit

Quality standards

Cost requirements

Product lifecycle management

Tools

Tech pack management systems

PDM/PLM software

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a leading apparel-driven enterprise focused on delivering high-quality, well-fitting garments to customers worldwide. The role centers on translating innovative designs into manufacturable specifications while upholding brand standards and customer satisfaction.

You will influence cross-functional teams and vendors to maintain consistent fit, explore cost-efficient construction, and ensure samples meet design intent from concept through final production.