Senior Technical Designer, Intimates / Swim / Maternity

About the Role

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the technical design and fit process from initial prototype through bulk production approval across Intimates, Swim, and Maternity categories.
• Develop and maintain category-specific fit blocks, grading standards, and construction guidelines to support scalable product development.
• Create, update, and manage detailed technical specifications, garment measurements, construction details, and fit standards.
• Conduct fit sessions, evaluate samples, and provide detailed fit and construction comments to vendors and factories.
• Partner closely with merchandising, sourcing, product development, production, and overseas teams to ensure consistency in fit, quality, and execution.
• Evaluate patterns and construction methods to improve garment performance, support, comfort, recovery, and overall fit.
• Collaborate with global technical design teams to establish and maintain standardized fit processes across regions and vendor partners.
• Analyze customer feedback, return data, and product performance to continuously improve fit and product quality.
• Troubleshoot technical fit and construction challenges while providing practical, scalable solutions.
• Ensure all garments align with company standards for fit, construction, quality, and functionality.
• Utilize technical design tools and systems including Excel, Google Sheets, PLM systems, and patternmaking software as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of technical design experience with deep expertise in Intimates, Swim, and/or Maternity apparel.
• Strong understanding of intimate apparel construction, support engineering, swimwear fabrication, stretch behavior, grading, and fit evaluation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit correction.
• Experience managing the fit process from prototype through production.
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and technical design software.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in technical specifications and fit execution.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with both internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Solution-oriented mindset with strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Salary Range $120,000 - $140,000
• 5 days on site 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Standing and walking throughout the workday.
• Ability to navigate stairs and ladders as required.
• Bending, twisting, kneeling, and maneuvering garments or materials throughout the day.
• Occasional travel or off-site support may be required.