Posted: 03/14/2025 Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Product Development Job Number: KC319995114

Job Description

Technical Developer: Men’s Outdoor Wear

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Designer to oversee the timely development of men’s outerwear and outdoor wear, ensuring that all products meet the highest company standards for aesthetics, fit, and quality. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Design, Product Development, and Technical Design teams, driving the successful launch of new products. Your responsibilities will span from technical design and fit management to ensuring products meet company gross margin objectives and key deliverables throughout the go-to-market cycle.

Duties

Problem solve by correcting patterns and recommending adjustments to achieve optimal fit, with a focus on outdoor wear, outerwear, tops and bottoms
Lead the execution of design and fit intent into bulk production, ensuring adherence to corporate standards across men's outerwear and outdoor wear categories
Collaborate strategically with cross-functional business partners to gain clear direction and alignment on fit intent, ensuring a unified approach across all product lines.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive digital library of core and seasonal size specs, body blocks, and fit histories for men’s outerwear and outdoor wear styles.
Organize and lead fit sessions on models, preparing tech packs and utilizing fit history for each style, ensuring consistency and accuracy across multiple product categories.
Maintain and strategically manage relationships with fit models via local agencies, ensuring a continuous and reliable talent pool.
Provide clear, concise, and actionable fit comments in a timely manner, addressing points of measure, sketches, and digital photos as necessary to support product development.
Problem solve by correcting patterns and recommending adjustments to achieve optimal fit, with a focus on men’s outerwear and outdoor wear.
Clarify and communicate fit comments and corrective directions to overseas partners, ensuring alignment and quality control.
Measure and prepare samples for fittings, strategically organizing and storing seasonal samples to maintain efficient workflow.

Requirements

A degree in fashion design, pattern making or equivalent
5-8 years technical design and/or pattern making experience in the apparel industry
Computer proficiency with; Excel, Illustrator and PLM
Strong knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and textiles
Good understanding of production timelines, equipment and garment construction
Good understanding of garment materials as it relates to construction and fit (fabric and trims)
Excellent organizational skills & strong communication skills with overseas partners

Competitive compensation Offered/ Relocation Package if applicable:

Meet Your Recruiter

Alonya Van Rooyen

From South Africa originally, Alonya has over 15 years of experience in fashion, accessories, footwear, & textiles. She has worked in various design and product development roles globally, including South Africa, Europe, and the US, giving her an international perspective on the industries.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

Emerging Blue is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion with all hiring and employment practices. Our goal is go to create an inclusive environment in which all candidates and employees are treated with respect.

We partner with our clients to create diverse candidate pools, promote equality, and help build positive and inclusive company cultures.

Emerging Blue prohibits discrimination and all forms of applicant and employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, or status in any group protected by state or local law

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