Technical Designer

Technical Designer – Pacsun

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The Technical Designer will manage fit and construction development process for quality garments and cost efficiency, leading to on‑time delivery.

• Lead/direct fit session on live model with cross‑functional teams (Design/Merchants/Product Development) to evaluate garment fit, constructions and styling details. Measure samples accurately.
• Articulate the fit issues and present solutions during the fit session to cross‑functional teams.
• Resolve fit issues and clearly communicate to vendors via Bamboo Rose PLM, Illustrator and/or pattern corrections within a 24‑72 hour turnaround.
• Apply grade rules accurately and make pattern corrections in Gerber PDS.
• Maintain accuracy of tech pack specs and construction pages.
• Establish and maintain a library of patterns of basic blocks.
• Maintain brand fit, spec and construction consistency.
• Collaborate with Design in initial stages of tech pack spec development. Translate design sketches and/or samples into spec and construction pages, review construction and keep cost efficient. Review tech packs prior to turnover for accuracy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, create QA/fit reports accurately.

• Degree in fashion design, apparel production or textiles.
• Minimum 2‑3 years’ of proven technical design experience.
• Minimum of 2‑5 years of pattern‑making knowledge.
• Advanced knowledge of garment construction, fabric characteristics and garment performance standards.
• Working knowledge of digital pattern‑making systems, PLM systems, Illustrator and Excel.
• Demonstrate grading knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced dynamic environment with a keen sense of urgency.
• Ability to work as a team member across multiple cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to flex between multiple product categories with ownership.
• Demonstrate ability to adapt to changes and be self‑motivated.

Salary Range
: $80,719–$93,152

• Dog‑friendly office environment.
• On‑site cafe.
• On‑site gym.
• $1,000 referral incentive program.
• Generous associate discount of 30‑50% off merchandise online and in‑stores.
• Competitive long‑term and short‑term incentive program.
• Immediate 100% vested 401(k) contributions and employer match.
• Calm Premium access for all employees.
• Employee perks throughout the year.

• Regularly required to talk or hear, sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in an open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.
• Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours with frequent interruptions.
• Required to travel in elevator or stairwells to attend meetings and engage with associates on multiple floors throughout the building.
• Hotel, airplane, and car travel may be required.

This is a full‑time position. As a National Retailer, occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required during periods of high volume. This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.

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