Technical Apparel Designer

MSA - The Safety Company; Pittsfield (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety seeks a skilled pattern designer to advance multi-layer apparel products for PPE markets. You will develop patterns, manage tech packs, and collaborate across design, engineering, and manufacturing to meet performance and quality standards.

You will build and maintain technical drawings, BOMs, and design documentation while refining garment construction, fit, and durability. This role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, wear trials, and cross-functional teamwork to deliver innovative PPE

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in multi-layer apparel design, technical design, pattern development, or garment product development.
• Knowledge of patternmaking, grading, garment construction, and fit evaluation.
• Proficiency with CAD pattern-development software such as Gerber, Lectra, Optitex, CLO3D or similar.

Responsibilities

• Support pattern development, garment fittings, prototype evaluations, wear trials, and design reviews to ensure products meet fit, performance, and customer requirements.
• Create and maintain technical drawings, pattern libraries, tech packs, BOMs, and other design documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, product managers, and manufacturing teams throughout the product development process.
• Incorporate manufacturing and operations feedback into garment designs to support product quality and manufacturability.
• Support user-centered product development activities including wear trials, field evaluations, and customer feedback analysis.
• Contribute to cross-functional project teams developing new PPE products and product enhancements.

Skills

Patternmaking

Garment construction

Fit evaluation

CAD pattern software

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Woven garment construction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Design or related field

Tools

Gerber

Lectra

Optitex

CLO3D

Job description

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.

At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.

Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

Responsibilities

• Support pattern development, garment fittings, prototype evaluations, wear trials, and design reviews to ensure products meet fit, performance, and customer requirements.
• Create and maintain technical drawings, pattern libraries, tech packs, BOMs, and other design documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, product managers, and manufacturing teams throughout the product development process.
• Incorporate manufacturing and operations feedback into garment designs to support product quality and manufacturability.
• Support user-centered product development activities including wear trials, field evaluations, and customer feedback analysis.
• Contribute to cross-functional project teams developing new PPE products and product enhancements.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in multi-layer apparel design, technical design, product development, or pattern development.
• Strong knowledge of patternmaking, grading, garment construction, and fit evaluation.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate technical drawings and design documentation.
• Experience working with woven garment construction and an understanding of durability and performance requirements.
• Familiarity with CAD pattern-development software such as Gerber, Lectra, Optitex, CLO3D, or similar systems.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn new products, technologies, and processes.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

Preferred

• Experience with turnout gear, multi-layer workwear, uniforms, outdoor equipment, military apparel, or other technical garment categories.
• Hands-on sewing experience and understanding of garment construction techniques.
• Experience building prototypes or modifying patterns during product development.
• Exposure to wear trials, user testing, or customer feedback programs.
• Knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Education And Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Design, Apparel Product Development, Textile Design, Apparel Design.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in multi-layer apparel design, technical design, pattern development, or garment product development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of patternmaking, grading, and garment construction.