Apparel Technical Designer & Pattern Expert

Champro Sports; Bannockburn (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Profit Sharing

Paid time off

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Champro Sports is seeking an Apparel Technical Designer/Pattern Maker to own the apparel development cycle from design creation and pattern making to production, coordinating with overseas suppliers and factories. This full-time mid-level role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong technical pattern skills, and the ability to translate concepts into production-ready specs and fit samples.

Proficiency with Lectra Modaris, Lectra Diamino, Accumark or similar systems, Adobe Illustrator,

Qualifications

• Degree in apparel manufacturing, product development, apparel design related field or equal on the job experience.
• 3+ years’ experience as a Technical Designer.
• Proficiency in electronic pattern systems such as Illustrator, PLM, Modaris or Accumark.
• Advanced knowledge of target design specs, POMs and grading.
• Must have technical knowledge of garment construction, fabrics and tech packs.

Responsibilities

• Work with management to assist in new product development and existing product modifications.
• Work closely with PLMs to achieve product goals to meet market demands.
• Cultivate and manage the technical specification packages.
• Develop fit and production patterns in LECTRA MODARIS.
• Request, evaluate and approve prototype, fit, PP and TOP samples to determine compliance of specs, construction, quality and design intent.
• Illustrate meticulous pattern corrections and style comments to communicate accurate information to overseas vendors.
• Create markers for costing and production in LECTRA DIAMINO.
• Partner with Quality Control to review production garments.
• Conduct competitor analysis studies.

Skills

Pattern making

Lectra Modaris

Adobe Illustrator

PLM Systems

Accumark

Garment construction

Grading

Education

Degree in apparel manufacturing or related field

Tools

Lectra Modaris

Lectra Diamino

Accumark

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Champro Sports is seeking an Apparel Technical Designer/Pattern Maker to own the apparel development cycle from design creation and pattern making to production, coordinating with overseas suppliers and factories. This full-time mid-level role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong technical pattern skills, and the ability to translate concepts into production-ready specs and fit samples.

Proficiency with Lectra Modaris, Lectra Diamino, Accumark or similar systems, Adobe Illustrator,