Technical Designer

Boston Proper; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible PTO

Company Bonus

Pet Friendly Work Environment

Onsite EV Charging Stations

Job summary

Boston Proper is seeking a Technical Designer (Wovens) to join our Product Development & Technical Design team in Boca Raton. You will support the technical development from initial fit through production, partnering closely with Design, Product Development, and Merchandising to ensure exceptional fit, construction, and quality across all product categories.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of apparel technical design experience, strong knowledge of garment construction, and proficiency with

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 Microsoft Office, particularly 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, team-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency with AI tools to improve efficiency, documentation quality, workflow management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with overseas vendors and global sourcing preferred.
• Experience in women's contemporary or fashion apparel preferred.
• Knowledge of digital patternmaking or 3D product development tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical packages with fit comments, construction details, garment specs, and pattern corrections.
• Measure development and production samples, compare to specs, and update PLM.
• Prepare garments for fittings, organize samples, measure, document fit observations.
• Attend fittings, record comments, and communicate revisions to vendors.
• Manage styles from first fit through production approval, keeping calendars and milestones.
• Track sample status and approvals in PLM to meet deadlines.
• Review workmanship, construction, grading, and product quality to Boston Proper standards.
• Assist with photo sample approvals, pre-production reviews, and production readiness.
• Coordinate alteration requests and sample modifications as needed.
• Review catalog and website copy for accurate garment descriptions, fit info, measurements, and size equivalents.
• Partner with Product Development, Design, Merchandising, and vendors to resolve technical issues and improve quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance technical processes and product execution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design / Technical Design / Apparel Product Development

Tools

PLM systems

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

3D product development tools

Job description

We hold our people, our customers, and our brand to the highest standard-because exceptional brands are built by exceptional teams. Our people bring diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas, united by a shared ambition to challenge convention, elevate our work, and build what's next.

At Boston Proper, we don't follow expectations-we defy them. Our passion and expertise are reflected in every detail, from distinctive design to refined execution, creating product that empowers women to feel confidently bold, unapologetically feminine, and unmistakably powerful.

Guided by The Proper Way, we show up with purpose, curiosity, and accountability as we build brands that empower women who refuse to blend in. Together, we create a culture where ideas are encouraged, achievements are celebrated, and every voice can make an impact.

We are searching for a Technical Designer (Wovens) to join this amazing Product Development & Technical Design team. This role supports the technical development process from initial fit through production, partnering closely with Design, Product Development, and Merchandising to ensure exceptional fit, construction, and quality across all product categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical packages, including detailed fit comments, construction details, garment specifications, and pattern corrections under the direction of the Technical Design Lead.
• Measure development and production samples, evaluate against approved specifications, and accurately update PLM.
• Prepare garments for fittings, including organizing samples, measuring, and documenting fit observations.
• Attend fittings, record detailed fit comments, and communicate revisions to vendors in a clear and timely manner.
• Manage assigned styles from first fit through production approval while maintaining development calendars and milestone dates.
• Track sample status and approvals within PLM to ensure development deadlines are achieved.
• Review workmanship, garment construction, grading, and overall product quality to ensure consistency with Boston Proper standards.
• Assist with photo sample approvals, pre-production sample reviews, and production readiness.
• Coordinate alteration requests and sample modifications as needed.
• Review catalog and website copy for accurate garment descriptions, fit information, measurements, and size equivalents.
• Partner with Product Development, Design, Merchandising, and vendors to resolve technical issues and improve product quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance technical processes and product execution.

Experience / Requirements

• 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 Microsoft Office, particularly 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 exceptional attention to detail
• Self‑motivated with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Proficiency in leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to improve efficiency, technical accuracy, documentation quality, workflow management, and cross‑functional collaboration. Demonstrates a willingness to learn and adopt emerging technologies that enhance product development and technical design processes
• Experience working with overseas vendors and global sourcing partners preferred
• Experience in women’s contemporary or fashion apparel preferred
• Knowledge of digital patternmaking or 3D product development tools is a plus preferred

Company Benefits

• 401k with company match
• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision and Life/ADD Insurance
• Flexible and generous Paid Time Off policy
• Company Bonus
• Pet Friendly Work Environment
• Onsite EV Charging Stations

Our team loves to work hard and have fun. We believe in collaboration, creativity, and pushing boundaries to build a customer growth brand that empowers women to Defy All Expectations!