Technical Designer / Patternmaker

Champro Sports; Bannockburn (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Profit Sharing

Paid time off

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Champro Sports is seeking an Apparel Technical Designer/Pattern Maker to own the apparel development cycle from design creation and pattern making to production, coordinating with overseas suppliers and factories. This full-time mid-level role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong technical pattern skills, and the ability to translate concepts into production-ready specs and fit samples.

Proficiency with Lectra Modaris, Lectra Diamino, Accumark or similar systems, Adobe Illustrator,

Qualifications

• Degree in apparel manufacturing, product development, apparel design related field or equal on the job experience.
• 3+ years’ experience as a Technical Designer.
• Proficiency in electronic pattern systems such as Illustrator, PLM, Modaris or Accumark.
• Advanced knowledge of target design specs, POMs and grading.
• Must have technical knowledge of garment construction, fabrics and tech packs.

Responsibilities

• Work with management to assist in new product development and existing product modifications.
• Work closely with PLMs to achieve product goals to meet market demands.
• Cultivate and manage the technical specification packages.
• Develop fit and production patterns in LECTRA MODARIS.
• Request, evaluate and approve prototype, fit, PP and TOP samples to determine compliance of specs, construction, quality and design intent.
• Illustrate meticulous pattern corrections and style comments to communicate accurate information to overseas vendors.
• Create markers for costing and production in LECTRA DIAMINO.
• Partner with Quality Control to review production garments.
• Conduct competitor analysis studies.

Skills

Pattern making

Lectra Modaris

Adobe Illustrator

PLM Systems

Accumark

Garment construction

Grading

Education

Degree in apparel manufacturing or related field

Tools

Lectra Modaris

Lectra Diamino

Accumark

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

CHAMPRO is a growing branded manufacturer & distributor of team sports equipment and apparel. We are privately owned and have been delivering high-value, traditional & innovative athletic equipment and apparel via outstanding, integrity-driven customer service for thirty-five years. We are currently looking for a talented Apparel Technical Designer/Pattern Maker.

Position:

This role will be responsible for all aspects of the apparel process from design creation & pattern making to production while communicating with our overseas suppliers and factories This is a full-time position for a mid-level candidate who is meticulous, detailed, and driven by the technical aspect of the design process. We are searching for a passionate individual that is an out of box thinker who can collaborate with the existing team, outside vendors and across all levels of our organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with management to assist in new product development and existing product modifications.
• Work closely with PLM’s to achieve product goals established to meet the market demands.
• Cultivate and manage the technical specification packages.
• Develop fit and production patterns in LECTRA MODARIS.
• Request, evaluate and approve all prototype, fit, PP and TOP samples to determine compliance of specs, construction, quality and design intent.
• Illustrate meticulous pattern corrections and style comments to communicate accurate & precise information to overseas vendors and production.
• Create markers for costing and production in LECTRA DIAMINO.
• Partner with Quality Control to review production garment(s).
• Conduct competitor analysis studies.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree in apparel manufacturing, product development, apparel design related field or equal on the job experience
• 3+ years’ experience as a Technical Designer
• Proficiency in electronic pattern systems Adobe Illustrator, PLM Systems, Modaris or Accumark
• Advanced knowledge of target design specs, POM’s and grading
• Must have technical knowledge of garment construction, fabrics and tech pack
• General knowledge of cotton, polyester and spandex fibers, as well as, yarns, knits and woven
• Ability to machine sew development samples when needed
• Advanced ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to ensure deliveries are met
• Proactive, self-motivated, advanced knowledge of how to delegate and still meet deadlines with "get it done" attitude
• Advanced attention to detail and mistakes and problem-solving skills
• Experience in Athletic team sports a “plus”

Company Culture:

We are proud to offer eligible associates a full-range of benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability, 401K, Profit Sharing, paid time off, holidays, and reimbursement toward gym membership fees. A collaborative atmosphere working together to exceed our customers’ expectations, as well as, an Equal Opportunity Employer bringing together diverse individuals to develop new and innovative solutions.