Associate Technical Designer: From Concept to Production

Basic Resources, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Basic Resources, Inc. seeks an Associate Technical Designer to support apparel development from concept through production while ensuring design intent, fit, quality, and construction standards.

You will collaborate across Design, Product Development, Sales, Sourcing, Production, and overseas vendors to document and communicate technical details. You will gain hands-on experience in fit, construction, patterns, and vendor communication within a collaborative Technical Design team, building the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Technical Design.
• 3+ years' experience in Technical Design or Apparel Development.
• Strong garment construction, fit, patternmaking, grading, and manufacturing knowledge.
• Experience creating and managing Tech Packs throughout the product lifecycle.
• Proficiency in PLM, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office.
• Browzwear or CLO experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support technical development of apparel styles from concept through production.
• Create and maintain development Tech Packs: flats, construction, BOMs, specs, grading, and packaging.
• Translate design concepts and inspiration samples into production-ready technical documentation.
• Evaluate proto through TOP samples; identify fit, construction, and quality issues and communicate clear corrections.
• Partner with Design and Product Development to maintain design intent and product quality.
• Collaborate with overseas vendors to resolve construction and pattern-related challenges.
• Manage multiple styles, development paths, and timelines while tracking key milestones and next steps.
• Maintain accurate product information and technical documentation in PLM.
• Research and recommend construction, material, and development solutions for quality and efficiency.
• Build strong partnerships across Technical Design, cross-functional teams, and global vendors.
• Maintain organized physical and digital sample libraries and development records.

Skills

Garment construction

Fit

Patternmaking

Grading

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Design

Tools

PLM

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Browzwear

CLO

Job description

Basic Resources, Inc. seeks an Associate Technical Designer to support apparel development from concept through production while ensuring design intent, fit, quality, and construction standards.

You will collaborate across Design, Product Development, Sales, Sourcing, Production, and overseas vendors to document and communicate technical details. You will gain hands-on experience in fit, construction, patterns, and vendor communication within a collaborative Technical Design team, building the