Technical Designer — Fit & Spec Specialist

Cato Corporation

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cato Corporation is seeking an Apparel Patternmaker/Technical Specialist to develop products with optimum fit, consistent sizing, and quality construction. You will analyze samples, run fit sessions with buyers, and communicate corrections to vendors to ensure core specs are met.

You will maintain specification consistency, produce final specifications, and support vendors with troubleshooting. The role includes development of bid packages and training junior designers, collaborating across

Qualifications

Pattern-making, grading, measurement, and specifications skills.
Garment construction (Industrial) and sewing skills.
Good flat sketching ability.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Computer skills: Word, Excel; Adobe Illustrator a plus.

Responsibilities

Sample analysis and fit sessions with buyers; communicate fit corrections to vendors.
Maintain specification consistency across product categories.
Make fit comments and corrections against core specs and construction standards.
Provide technical support to vendors and produce final specifications.
Develop bid packages for product development maintaining measurements and standards.
Assist in training Assistant Technical Designers.