Apparel and Headwear Technical Designer

Brist Mfg., Bellingham, WA is seeking a full-time apparel and headwear technical designer to curate accurate and detailed tech packs for our custom apparel program. This position works closely with our Director of Global Supply Chain and Product Development, and creative teams, to ensure the manufacturability and seamless transition of apparel and headwear design concepts to final product.

To qualify for this opportunity you must be a fluent English speaker and writer, available to attend onboarding training sessions and meetings aligned with PST time zone, have earned a Bachelor’s degree or certificate in fashion design, apparel production, or a related field, have previous experience as a technical designer, production designer, or similar role within the apparel industry. You must be able to demonstrate you have technical expertise and knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, grading, and fitting principles and familiarity with industry-standard software such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, or other CAD programs.

Responsibilities:

Tech Pack Development: Create comprehensive and accurate tech packs for custom apparel projects, including detailed specifications, measurements, materials, trims, construction techniques, and any other relevant information required for manufacturing.

Collaborative Communication: Liaise with the design, product, supply chain, and production teams to gather all necessary information, clarify requirements, and ensure the alignment of technical specifications with design intent.

Specification Accuracy: Review design sketches, prototypes, and samples to verify accuracy and completeness of technical details, making necessary revisions and updates as needed.

Manufacturing Standards: Stay up-to-date with factory requirements, production techniques, and regulatory standards to ensure that tech packs adhere to best practices and comply with applicable guidelines and regulations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to provide support, clarify technical requirements, and address any production-related issues that may arise.

Quality Assurance: Perform thorough quality checks on tech packs, digital samples, and production samples to ensure accuracy and consistency throughout the production process, identifying and resolving any potential issues while maintaining Brist guidelines.

Documentation Management: Maintain organized and up-to-date documentation of tech packs, revisions, and project-related information, ensuring easy accessibility and retrieval for reference purposes.