Senior Apparel Technical Designer – Lead Fit & Innovation

Ariat International; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ariat International is seeking a seasoned Technical Designer to join our team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will leverage deep expertise in fit, patternmaking, and construction to ensure high-quality products for athletic and lifestyle markets.

Your leadership will drive projects, coordinate with factories, and contribute to ongoing process improvements. The role requires 8+ years in Technical Design, strong CAD skills (Illustrator, Centric PLM), and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Technical Design.
• Deep expertise in fit, patternmaking, grading, technical construction, costing, and fabrics.
• Proficiency with Illustrator, Centric PLM, and 2D patternmaking systems; Accumark a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration for fit sessions and project meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and fit sessions with factories.
• Collaborate with designers, product teams and vendors.
• Drive innovative product development with quality and deadlines.
• Support with additional responsibilities based on business needs.

Skills

Technical design expertise

Project leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

MS Office

Centric PLM

2D patternmaking systems

Accumark

Job description

Ariat International is seeking a seasoned Technical Designer to join our team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will leverage deep expertise in fit, patternmaking, and construction to ensure high-quality products for athletic and lifestyle markets.

Your leadership will drive projects, coordinate with factories, and contribute to ongoing process improvements. The role requires 8+ years in Technical Design, strong CAD skills (Illustrator, Centric PLM), and the ability to manage multiple