Technical Design Specialist

Technical Design Associate

The primary function of a Technical Designer is to collaborate with others to develop new design concepts and ensure manufacturability and scalability of products at multiple manufacturing locations. The Technical Designer facilitates production setup, maintains location‑specific tech packs and patterns, and supports Manufacturing teams with product lifecycle updates.

• Create flat patterns for new design concepts based on customer requirements, optimizing material utilization, fit, function, and assembly ease.
• Translate design concepts into clear concise tech packs.
• Modify and revise existing designs to meet customer expectations.
• Create and maintain sizing specifications through grading and size chart creation.
• Integrate new design/product concepts into a scalable manufacturing environment.
• Optimize garment production at various manufacturing locations.
• Modify and revise existing designs to meet unique manufacturing location needs and/or changes in specs or requirements.
• Work with Manufacturing to establish standard labor times.
• Turn design concepts into functional prototypes and ensure production timelines are met.
• Evaluate construction, quality, efficiency, consistency, scalability, and manufacturability.
• Evaluate, prioritize, and implement process improvement and cost reduction projects for existing processes.

• Other duties as assigned.

Provided on the job and supplemented with external seminars/classes as needed.

Education &

Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in apparel design or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, Gerber Accumark (or related CAD system) preferred.

• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑energy, and demanding environment.
• Strong skills in organization, prioritization, time management, and project management.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge in pattern making and garment construction.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to achieve positive results.

Physical Requirements: Long periods of sitting, computer work, and ability to travel to offsite facilities as needed.

Working Conditions: Open concept office, manufacturing environment.

EEO Statement: National Safety Apparel provides equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, ancestry, age, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected group status as defined by law.

• FLSA Status:
  Non‑exempt
• Employment Type:
  
  Full time
• Compensation Range: $21–$23/hour