Technical Designer [AQ-24934]

Aquent; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a leading global retailer in apparel. The role focuses on maintaining and executing design aesthetics, ensuring fit and construction meet customer needs and brand standards across our product lines.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors, translate concepts into detailed specs for costing and prototypes, and help manage fit risk throughout the product creation process.

Qualifications

• Understanding of garment construction, patternmaking, alterations, and grading
• Strong knowledge of fit, construction, and quality standards
• Understanding of brand, customer, and cost requirements
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management or tech pack management systems
• Ability to analyze data to recommend effective solutions
• Proven collaboration and influencing skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain and execute design aesthetics through consistent fit and construction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners and vendors effectively.
• Translate design concepts into detailed specifications for costing and first prototypes.
• Leverage fit strategies and maintain overall customer fit consistency across products.
• Troubleshoot and communicate fit issues promptly and clearly.
• Provide input on fit & construction risk management strategies.
• Ensure both physical and digital samples comply with brand standards throughout the product creation process.

Skills

Garment construction

Patternmaking

Alterations

Grading

Fit standards

Brand awareness

Cost awareness

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

Aquent is proudly partnering with a leading global enterprise that is revolutionizing the retail landscape. This innovative company is dedicated to delivering exceptional products to customers worldwide, with a steadfast commitment to quality and design excellence.

Are you ready to be at the heart of bringing innovative designs to life? We are seeking a passionate individual to join a dynamic team, playing a pivotal part in ensuring every garment meets the highest standards of fit and design. In this crucial role, you will be instrumental in maintaining and executing design aesthetics, ensuring consistent fit and construction that aligns perfectly with customer needs. You will directly influence the final product, enhancing the customer experience, and making a tangible impact on product quality and customer satisfaction across a global scale.

Your Impact And Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and execute design aesthetics through consistent fit and construction, aligned with customer needs.
• Collaborate and influence cross-functional partners and vendors effectively.
• Translate design concepts into detailed specifications for costing and first prototypes.
• Leverage fit strategies and maintain overall customer fit consistency across products.
• Troubleshoot and communicate fit issues promptly and clearly.
• Provide valuable input on fit & construction risk management strategies.
• Ensure both physical and digital samples comply with brand standards throughout the product creation process.

What You’ll Bring: Must-Have Qualifications

• A general understanding and practical application of garment construction, patternmaking, alterations, and grading.
• Well-versed in Fit, Construction, and Quality standards.
• Strong understanding of brand, customer, and cost requirements.
• Understanding of relevant product lifecycle management or tech pack management systems.
• Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to recommend effective solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to be a strong collaborator and influencer.

What You’ll Bring: Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of 3D rendering and/or digital pattern software.

Client Description

Global retail company specializing in apparel and accessories. The company focuses on casual, stylish, and affordable fashion, catering to a broad customer base. With an emphasis on sustainability, inclusivity, and digital transformation, our client continues to evolve its business to meet changing consumer needs.

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.