Technical Designer, Sportswear

Wilson Sporting Goods Co.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Team building outings

Discounts on Wilson products

Summer hours

Company-sponsored sports leagues/teams

Fun, active company outings

Job summary

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is hiring a Technical Designer in Los Angeles to lead the technical design process for apparel, supporting pattern and fit development under the Technical Design Director.

You will collaborate with the global design team and factories to ensure quality and construction standards. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design or related field with 5+ years in garment construction, fabric, and prototyping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design or related area.
• 5+ years of experience in product design/development, garment construction, fabric and prototyping.
• Experience communicating with factories and across language barriers.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed product initiations to product development for pattern, grading, and fit direction based on fabric information.
• Manage patterns and fit for all products, working with in-house pattern making and factories.
• Create patterns, mock-ups and prototypes to explore and prove new concepts or construction techniques.
• Determine manufacturing product construction for tech packs
• Manage technical fabric and manufacturing standards for all products.
• Analyze and comment on prototypes with factories to ensure quality, construction, and fit.
• Ensure all product technical specifications have clear and up-to-date documentation in PLM system.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Pattern software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Apparel Design or related area

Tools

MS Office Suite

Outlook

Illustrator

Gerber

Lectra

Job description

At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream.

We believe that being an athlete isn’t something you do, it’s who you are. It’s a universal code of conduct, a way of seeing the world and how you show up every day. We seek out diverse voices and welcome all perspectives. Our team is composed of individuals with unique backgrounds, points of view and experiences. These perspectives create a rich and diverse culture in which we learn from one another through empathy and inclusion.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference — and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us.

What You'll Do

The Technical Designer is responsible for the technical design process for all apparel products for the Wilson Sportswear brand. Working under the Technical Design Director, this role will support development for pattern and fit while assisting with tech packs and collaborating with our global design team.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide detailed product initiations to product development for pattern, grading, and fit direction based on fabric information.
• Manage patterns and fit for all products, working directly with in-house pattern making and factories.
• Create patterns, mock-ups and prototypes as needed to explore, resolve, and prove new concepts or construction techniques.
• Determine manufacturing product construction for tech packs
• Manage technical fabric and manufacturing standards for all products.
• Analyze and comment on prototypes with factories to ensure that quality, construction, and fit are aligned with brand needs.
• Ensure all product technical specifications have clear and up to date documentation in PLM system.

What We're Looking For

This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design or a related area. We are seeking candidates with a minimum of 5+ years of strong experience in product design/development with expertise in garment construction, fabric, and prototyping new designs. Experience communicating with factories and across language barriers is a must.

Other qualifications include:

• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Knowledge of apparel and engineering processes with strong technical and creative skills
• Hands-on experience creating tools and construction methods to assist in solving construction issues
• Work requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Highly proficient in MS Office Suite, Outlook, Illustrator, Gerber, Lectra or equivalent pattern software

What We’ll Provide

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is $90,000 - $120,000 per year at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and/or training. Please note that the range details reflect the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program.

Los Angeles, like Wilson Sportswear, is at the intersection of sport, fashion, and culture. Join us on this exciting adventure. We offer an open, collaborative, work environment with best-in-class amenities and perks, including:

• Medical, dental and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Team building outings
• Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products
• Summer hours
• Company-sponsored sports leagues/teams
• Fun, active company outings around major sports events

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.