Technical Designer

W3Global; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k) with match

Employee discount

FSA/HSA

Job summary

W3Global in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced Technical Designer to support the development and production of women's apparel. This role creates and maintains technical packages, ensures styles are accurately executed by manufacturers, and collaborates across Design, Pre-Production, and vendors to guarantee fit, measurements, and construction.

You will manage multiple styles, produce detailed specs, work with PLM, and drive quality during bulk production, with a strong eye for proportion and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of Technical Design experience in women's apparel.
• Strong understanding of fit, patternmaking, garment construction, and materials.
• Excellent eye for proportion, balance, fit, and design details.
• Experience working with vendors and international manufacturing partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Design and Pre-Production teams to achieve intended fit, aesthetic, and construction.
• Build and update complete product packages in PLM, including measurements, construction details, BOM notes, and technical sketches.
• Create and maintain fit, measurement, and construction standards.
• Review fit history and current fit updates with senior technical design leadership.
• Identify, resolve, and communicate fit and construction issues to factories.
• Maintain daily communication and follow-through with vendors and cross-functional partners.
• Prepare for and participate in garment fit sessions.
• Verify garment measurements and evaluate construction during fit sessions.
• Compile and distribute post-fit comments, corrections, and revisions to factories.
• Develop detailed specifications, construction callouts, and technical sketches.
• Conduct quality-control reviews of bulk production.
• Manage multiple styles, projects, and deadlines.
• Support the Technical Design team with day-to-day activities and special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fit

Patternmaking

Garment construction

Materials

Vendor management

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

PLM

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Tech pack development

Garment measurement

Fit sessions

Apparel construction

Quality control

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Technical Designer to support the development and production of women's apparel. This role is responsible for creating and maintaining detailed technical packages and ensuring styles are accurately executed by manufacturing partners. The Technical Designer will collaborate with Design, Pre-Production, vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure proper fit, measurements, construction, quality, and overall product execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Design and Pre-Production teams to achieve intended fit, aesthetic, and construction.
• Build and update complete product packages in PLM, including measurements, construction details, BOM notes, and technical sketches.
• Create and maintain fit, measurement, and construction standards.
• Review fit history and current fit updates with senior technical design leadership.
• Identify, resolve, and communicate fit and construction issues to factories.
• Maintain daily communication and follow-through with vendors and cross-functional partners.
• Prepare for and participate in garment fit sessions.
• Verify garment measurements and evaluate construction during fit sessions.
• Compile and distribute post-fit comments, corrections, and revisions to factories.
• Develop detailed specifications, construction callouts, and technical sketches.
• Conduct quality-control reviews of bulk production.
• Manage multiple styles, projects, and deadlines.
• Support the Technical Design team with day-to-day activities and special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of Technical Design experience in women's apparel.
• Strong understanding of fit, patternmaking, garment construction, and materials.
• Excellent eye for proportion, balance, fit, and design details.
• Experience working with vendors and international manufacturing partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Technical Skills

• PLM
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Tech pack development
• Garment measurement and specifications
• Fit sessions and fit comments
• Apparel construction
• Quality control

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Term life insurance
• Paid Time Off and holidays401(k) with company match
• Employee merchandise discount
• FSA and HSA options