Technical Designer

OOBE Apparel Design Group, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

OOBE Apparel Design Group, Inc. in Greenville, SC seeks a Technical Designer to bridge design and production with a focus on fit, construction, and quality.

The role requires expertise in garment construction, pattern making, and tech pack development to ensure accurate production specs. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in technical design, proficiency in Illustrator/PLM, and strong collaboration across design, development, and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion design or related field.
• 3–5 years in technical design and pattern making.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, grading, fit.
• Proficient in design software (Illustrator, PLM).
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Detail-oriented with adherence to brand standards.
• Knowledge of 3D design tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed tech packs with construction, measurements, and fit specs.
• Conduct fit sessions and provide feedback to pattern makers and factories.
• Create and review graded specs for various sizes to ensure consistent fit.
• Troubleshoot construction and technical issues during development and production.
• Ensure all products meet brand standards for fit and quality before production.
• Stay updated on fabrics, trims, and industry best practices to improve quality and fit.
• Collaborate with designers, product developers, and manufacturers on feasibility and integrity.
• Maintain clear communication with factories and production teams.

Skills

Garment construction

Pattern making

Fit evaluation

Tech pack development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Technology or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

PLM

Job description

OOBE is an apparel design company based in Greenville, South Carolina, specializing in custom branded apparel programs and elevated everyday performance apparel. For more than two decades, we've partnered with some of the world's most respected brands to design, develop, and deliver thoughtfully crafted apparel that reflects their identity and supports their people. Our team is driven by creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to exceptional quality. OOBE, a division of Workwear Outfitters, is a leading provider of work apparel and footwear serving industries including manufacturing, automotive, hospitality, government, food service, utilities, and more. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Workwear Outfitters employs over 5,800 people worldwide. The Workwear Outfitters family includes trusted brands such as Red Kap®, Bulwark®, Image Authority®, Kodiak®, Terra®, Liberty®, Work Authority®, Workrite® Fire Service, Chef Designs®, Horace Small®, Criticore®, and OOBE®. The company is also the exclusive licensee for Dickies® apparel in the B2B channel. Our Purpose: We champion and empower workers who make our world work better.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• And many additional employee benefits

What You Will Do as a Technical Designer

The Technical Designer role bridges the gap between design and production, ensuring that garment designs are executed with precision, fit, and quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of garment construction, pattern making, fit evaluation, and technical specifications.

How You Will Make a Difference

Product Development: Develop and maintain detailed tech packs, including construction details, measurements, and fit specifications. Conduct fit sessions and provide clear feedback to pattern makers and factories. Create and review graded specs for various sizes, ensuring consistency in fit and proportion. Troubleshoot and resolve technical and construction issues throughout the development and production process. Ensure all products meet brand standards for fit and quality before final production.

Market Analysis: Stay updated on fabric properties, trims, and industry best practices to improve garment quality construction, performance and fit.

Collaboration: Collaborate with designers, product developers, and manufacturers to ensure design integrity and technical feasibility.

Communication: Maintain effective communication with factories and production teams to ensure accurate construction, quality and fit of the product is maintained.

Quality Assurance: Ensure all products meet brand standards for fit, construction, and quality before final production.

Continuous Learning: Stay informed about industry trends, new materials, and design techniques to contribute fresh ideas and innovation.

Skills for Success

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Technology or a related field.

3-5 years of experience in a technical design and pattern making with a strong knowledge of garment construction, grading fit.

Proficient in design software (Adobe Illustrator, PLM).

Understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and manufacturing processes.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate with production teams.

Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in designs and adherence to brand standards.

Up-to-date knowledge of fashion trends, materials, and design techniques.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to work in a cross functional team environment.

Proactive on problem solving and resolution oriented.

Understands OOBE Purpose & Values and is willing to be accountable to them.

Knowledge of 3D design tools.

Workwear Outfitters has a strong legacy of building innovative and authentic market-right products and is a leading supplier of work apparel and footwear for diverse occupations in industries such as automotive, manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, government, food services, telecommunications, hospitality, and many more. Workwear Outfitters is based in Nashville, Tennessee with more than 5,800 employees in facilities spanning the globe. Brands under the Workwear Outfitters umbrella include Red Kap®, Bulwark®, Image Authority®, Kodiak®, Terra®, Walls®, Liberty ®, Work Authority®, Workrite® Fire Service, Chef Designs®, Horace Small®, CritiCore®, and OOBE®. Workwear Outfitters is also the exclusive licensee for Dickies® apparel in the B2B channel.

Our Purpose: “We champion and empower workers who make our world work better”.