Global Apparel Technical Designer: Fit & Pattern

VF Corporation; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Vans, a VF Corporation brand, seeks a Technical Designer to own fit integrity and technical execution for Global Apparel from concept through production. You will collaborate with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and VF Sourcing to deliver consistent fit, quality, and craftsmanship that meet our global consumer expectations across men’s and women’s products.

The role focuses on pattern development, evolving fit, and elevating technical standards while translating design intent into

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Technical Design across men’s and women’s apparel.
• Strong ability to assess garment fit on live models and fit forms.
• Hands-on patternmaking experience, including pattern development, grading, and garment sizing.
• Working knowledge of the apparel product lifecycle from design to production.
• Solid understanding of garment construction and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop.
• Experience with PLM systems (Enovia/Flex or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of Gerber, Optitex, or Browzwear.

Responsibilities

• Translate design intent into technically executable fit by identifying risks early and driving solutions.
• Develop and approve technical specifications grounded in approved blocks, standards, and/or market samples.
• Review samples ahead of fittings to ensure prior fit and construction comments are resolved.
• Lead fit sessions with clarity and authority, driving issue resolution and next-step alignment.
• Deliver clear, actionable fit comments to factory partners.
• Update existing block patterns to align with Vans and VF standards.
• Oversee the block pattern library and keep it organized.
• Drive new block pattern development while balancing seasonal priorities to elevate fit consistency and uphold Vans fit standards.
• Leverage benchmarking and market research to evolve fit and inform continuous improvement.
• Execute to Vans Product Development calendars and SOPs, delivering fit comments and approvals accurately and on time.
• Partner with VF Regional teams to meet timeline, quality, and production requirements.

Skills

Patternmaking

Fit analysis

Tech design

Adobe Illustrator

PLM systems

Gerber/Optitex

Tools

Enovia/Flex

Gerber

Optitex

Browzwear

Job description

Vans, a VF Corporation brand, seeks a Technical Designer to own fit integrity and technical execution for Global Apparel from concept through production. You will collaborate with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and VF Sourcing to deliver consistent fit, quality, and craftsmanship that meet our global consumer expectations across men’s and women’s products.

The role focuses on pattern development, evolving fit, and elevating technical standards while translating design intent into