Contract Technical Designer

Pact; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 55,104 - 75,768; Full time

Job summary

Pact in Boulder, CO seeks a Contract Technical Designer to support the Design team, translating hand sketches and CADs into production-ready flats and comprehensive design tech packs that guide execution from concept through development.

This fast-paced contract role requires organizational rigor, deep technical knowledge of construction across fabrics, and the ability to meet tight deadlines with accuracy while collaborating with design and product teams.

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of garment construction across knits, wovens, and fully fashioned knitwear.
• Familiarity with PLM software; Centric PLM experience is a plus.
• Prior experience in a technical design role within apparel, ideally at a DTC or fast-paced consumer brand.
• Knowledge of sustainable materials, particularly organic cotton, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate hand sketches/concepts into precise, production-ready technical flats.
• Design, illustrate, and provide technical sketches of new styles each season.
• Create and maintain detailed design tech packs for styles from basics to complex multi-component garments.
• Spec and call out construction, materials, trims, finishes across wovens, knits, and fully fashioned knits.
• Execute color across all seasonal CADs and participate in fit sessions, capturing adjustments.
• Collaborate with Design and Product Development to ensure clear communication of design intent.
• Maintain file organization, tech pack execution, and development timelines.
• Use Adobe Creative Suite, Fermat AI, and PLM to create/update tech packs, flats, and documentation.
• Manage multiple projects, delivering high-quality work on time in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Creative Suite

Garment construction

PLM software

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Centric PLM

Fermat AI

Job description

The Contract Technical Designer supports the Design team in bringing concepts to life with precision, speed, and obsessive attention to detail. This role is critical to the accurate execution of design intent from sketch through production, translating hand-drawn sketches and CADs into clear, production-ready technical flats, and building comprehensive design tech packs that guide execution from concept through development.

This is a fast-paced, high-volume contract role supporting the Design team through peak development periods. It requires exceptional organizational skills, deep technical knowledge of construction across fabric types, and the ability to meet tight deadlines with consistent accuracy. The ideal candidate is as passionate about precision and construction as they are about creative collaboration and team support.

About Us

Have you met Earth's Favorite™ Clothing Company?

Hi, we're Pact (glad to meet you). Founded in 2009, Pact is Earth\'s Favorite™ Clothing Company. We make super cute and cozy clothing for men and women, plus bedding and bath. We partner with Fair Trade Certified™ factories, and everything we make is crafted with organic cotton.

Learn more at: https://wearpact.com/about

Location & Reporting

• Location: Boulder, CO — onsite 4 days a week, WFH Friday
• Reports to: Senior Apparel Designer
• Engagement: Contract, hourly; duration and weekly hours to be confirmed based on seasonal workload- For the right candidate- contract to hire opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate hand sketches/ concepts into precise, production-ready technical flat illustrations.
• Design, illustrate, and provide technical sketches of new styles as needed each season.
• Create and maintain detailed design tech packs for styles ranging from simple basics to complex multi-component garments.
• Accurately spec and call out construction, materials, trims, and finishes across wovens, jersey knits, and fully fashioned knits.
• Execute color across all seasonal CADs.
• Attend fit sessions and accurately capture all adjustments and changes, actively contributing a point of view on assigned styles and supporting commentary on others.
• Execute scaled artwork choices within the Fermat AI application to validate scale prior to print team submittal.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design and Product Development to ensure clear, accurate communication of design intent.
• Maintain organizational rigor in file management, tech pack execution, and development timelines.
• Utilize Adobe Creative Suite, Fermat AI application and PLM systems to create and update tech packs, flat sketches, and technical documentation.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality work on time in a fast-paced environment.
• Handle tight deadlines and shifting priorities without compromising accuracy or detail.

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of garment construction and fabrication, including knits, wovens, and fully fashioned knitwear.
• Familiarity with PLM software and digital workflow best practices. Centric PLM experience is a plus.
• Prior experience in a technical design role within apparel, ideally at a DTC or fast-paced consumer brand.
• Working knowledge of sustainable materials, particularly GOTS-certified organic cotton, is a plus.
• Highly task-oriented, efficient, and able to move projects forward with limited oversight.
• Available onsite in Boulder, CO 4 days a week, with WFH Friday.

Interpersonal Skills for Success

• Exceptional attention to detail — the small things matter just as much as the big picture.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage high volumes of work with accuracy.
• Clear communicator who translates fit and design feedback quickly and efficiently.
• Collaborative partner who works effectively with design, product development, and factory partners.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership over assigned styles.
• Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong alignment with Pact\'s values, sustainability mission, and ethical practices.

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $50 per hour, based on experience*
• Classification: Contract position; benefits are not included
• *This is a good-faith estimate; final compensation will be commensurate with experience