Technical Designer - Garment Construction & Fit Expert

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 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.