Senior Apparel Technical Designer - Fit & Standards Lead

VF Outdoor; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VF Outdoor in Denver, CO, seeks a Senior Technical Designer, Apparel to lead fit execution for complex apparel lines from concept through bulk production. You will own fit specifications, size sets, and production-ready documentation while guiding cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, consumer-ready products.

You will partner with Design, Product Development, Sourcing, and vendors to translate fit intent into 3D and physical prototypes, mentor junior staff, and travel seasonally to

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive experience in apparel technical design, fit, patternmaking, grading, or complex category work.
• Degree in Technical Design or related field or equivalent experience.
• Fluent English; strong written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of fit processes, garment construction, patternmaking, specs, tech packs, and PLM/PDM systems.
• Proactive approach to identifying root causes of fit and construction issues with practical solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple fit calendars, sample review timelines, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end fit execution for complex apparel products from concept through bulk production approval.
• Own fit strategy for high-risk, high-profile, and innovation-driven product categories.
• Ensure products meet fit intent, measurement standards, grading expectations, size consistency, and construction feasibility.
• Translate designer intent into fit direction for 3D and physical prototypes with recommended pattern and grading solutions.
• Own fit specifications, measurement accuracy, fit comments, fit corrections, size set records, and production-ready documentation.
• Mentor Associate and Mid-level Fit Specialists while supporting onboarding and training.
• Travel seasonally to overseas manufacturers to support fit execution and production readiness.

Skills

Communication

Apparel construction

Patternmaking

Grading

PLM/PDM

2D/3D fit

Vendor collaboration

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Degree in Technical Design

Patternmaking background

Tools

Gerber

Lectra

Browzwear

CLO

VStitcher

Optitex

Job description

VF Outdoor in Denver, CO, seeks a Senior Technical Designer, Apparel to lead fit execution for complex apparel lines from concept through bulk production. You will own fit specifications, size sets, and production-ready documentation while guiding cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, consumer-ready products.

You will partner with Design, Product Development, Sourcing, and vendors to translate fit intent into 3D and physical prototypes, mentor junior staff, and travel seasonally to