Senior Technical Designer - Wovens & Fit

Boston Proper; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/ADD

Flexible PTO

Merchandise Discount

Company Bonus

Pet Friendly Work Environment

Onsite Gym (coming Summer 2026)

Onsite EV Charging Stations

Job summary

Boston Proper is seeking a Technical Designer (Wovens) to join our Product Development & Technical Design team. You will support the technical development from initial fit to production, ensuring fit, construction, and quality across all categories.

You’ll partner with Design, Product Development, and Merchandising to resolve technical issues, manage multiple styles, and drive improvements in processes and documentation using AI tools and PLM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, Apparel Product Development, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of apparel technical design experience.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, fit, fabrics, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with PLM systems.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Excel.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a collaborative mindset.
• Proficiency in leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical packages with fit comments, construction details, and pattern corrections.
• Measure development samples and update PLM to approved specs.
• Prepare garments for fittings and document fit observations.
• Attend fittings and communicate revisions to vendors clearly.
• Manage styles from first fit through production with calendars and milestones.
• Track sample status and approvals in PLM to meet deadlines.
• Review workmanship, construction, grading, and quality to Boston Proper standards.
• Assist with photo/sample approvals and production readiness.
• Coordinate alteration requests and sample modifications as needed.
• Review catalog/website copy for accurate garment details and measurements.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Design, Merchandising, and vendors to resolve technical issues and improve quality.
• Support continuous improvement of technical processes and product execution.

Skills

Garment construction

Patternmaking

Grading

Fabrics

Manufacturing processes

AI tools proficiency

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Overseas sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, Apparel Product Development, or equivalent experience

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Excel

PLM systems

Digital patternmaking tools

Job description

Boston Proper is seeking a Technical Designer (Wovens) to join our Product Development & Technical Design team. You will support the technical development from initial fit to production, ensuring fit, construction, and quality across all categories.

You’ll partner with Design, Product Development, and Merchandising to resolve technical issues, manage multiple styles, and drive improvements in processes and documentation using AI tools and PLM.