Hybrid Technical Designer: Apparel Product Development

Edwards Garment; Kalamazoo, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Plan

Great Paid Time Off

Excellent medical plan

Dental & Vision Plan at no cost

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Wholesale club membership

Company celebrations

Job summary

Edwards Garment in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Technical Designer to manage fit and construction of new and improved apparel products. You will build detailed tech packs, lead fit sessions, and communicate changes to vendors in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires a BS in Textile & Apparel (or related coursework) and 3–5 years of experience, with strong knowledge of fabrics, construction, and pattern development. Excellent communication skills and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Textile & Apparel or related coursework (or internship) is preferred.
• 3-5 years apparel technical design experience in both Men's and Women's products.
• Strong working knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, fit and pattern development.
• Highly organized, analytical and detail oriented professional.
• Strong technical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and deliver results with excellent follow-through.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Respect for confidentiality practices.

Responsibilities

• Create complete and detailed technical specifications for all new products in PLM software, including graded measurement specs, construction details, BOM, and packaging information.
• Execute technical sketches with Adobe Illustrator according to standards.
• Lead cross-functional fit sessions to ensure aesthetics and fit align with established blocks.
• Photograph and analyze materials to ensure product quality and consistency.
• Review patterns in Optitex to drive fit consistency.
• Maintain fit and quality consistency across product categories and update specifications.
• Enter and edit product information to keep specifications current.
• Partner with Merchandising and Product Integrity to test styles for performance and characteristics.
• Ensure consistency in multi-sourced products and monitor development calendars.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent communication

Highly organized

Technical problem solving

Education

BS in Textile & Apparel

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Optitex

Job description

Edwards Garment in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Technical Designer to manage fit and construction of new and improved apparel products. You will build detailed tech packs, lead fit sessions, and communicate changes to vendors in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires a BS in Textile & Apparel (or related coursework) and 3–5 years of experience, with strong knowledge of fabrics, construction, and pattern development. Excellent communication skills and confidentiality are essential.