Technical Designer / Associate Technical Designer -Woman's Apparel and Swimwear

EMERGING BLUE; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

EMERGING BLUE in Charleston, SC is seeking a Technical Designer / Associate Technical Designer to support development and production of women's apparel. You will ensure fit, construction, and product quality across styles, with swimwear experience a plus but not required.

Collaborate with Design, Product Development, Production, and vendors, review patterns, update technical packages, and maintain fit libraries to uphold brand standards.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of technical design experience in women's apparel.
• Experience in swimwear or adjacent categories is a plus.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in reading patterns and understanding fabrications' impact on fit and construction.
• Experience working with domestic and overseas vendors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain seasonal technical packages with measurements, construction details, and BOMs.
• Assist in developing construction methods and finishing details that align with design intent and brand standards.
• Review garments for fit, construction, and workmanship throughout the product development process.
• Partner with Design, Product Development, Production, and vendors to ensure fit, construction, and quality.
• Participate in fit sessions, document detailed fit comments, and communicate revisions clearly to vendors.
• Track fit samples and maintain WIP reports throughout the development calendar.
• Update technical packages following fit sessions and sample reviews.
• Review patterns and provide technical feedback to support accurate garment execution.
• Ensure products comply with company quality standards and applicable U.S. safety and labeling requirements.
• Help maintain consistency in fit, construction, and quality across product categories.
• Support the maintenance of fit libraries, construction standards, and technical documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative

Reading patterns

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Job Description

Technical Designer / Associate Technical Designer – Women's Apparel + Swim

Our client, a contemporary apparel brand based in Charleston, SC, is seeking a Technical Designer / Associate Technical Designer to support the development and production of high-quality women's apparel. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented technical designer who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure exceptional fit, construction, and product quality. Experience in swimwear is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain seasonal technical packages, including measurement specifications, construction details, and bills of materials.
• Assist in developing construction methods and finishing details that align with design intent and brand standards.
• Review garments for fit, construction, and workmanship throughout the product development process.
• Partner with Design, Product Development, Production, and domestic and overseas vendors to ensure products meet fit, construction, and quality expectations.
• Participate in fit sessions, document detailed fit comments, and communicate revisions clearly to vendors.
• Track fit samples and maintain WIP reports throughout the development calendar.
• Update technical packages following fit sessions and sample reviews.
• Review patterns and provide technical feedback to support accurate garment execution.
• Ensure products comply with company quality standards and applicable U.S. safety and labeling requirements.
• Help maintain consistency in fit, construction, and quality across product categories.
• Support the maintenance of fit libraries, construction standards, and technical documentation.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of Technical Design experience within women's apparel.
• Experience in swimwear, activewear, intimates, or adjacent apparel categories is preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, pattern interpretation, and apparel manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of grading, measurement specifications, and garment tolerances.
• Experience working with both domestic and overseas vendors.
• Ability to read patterns and understand how different fabrications impact garment fit and construction.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is required.
• Detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about delivering high-quality products.