Technical Design Associate

Technical Design Associate

The primary function of a Technical Designer is to collaborate with others to develop new design concepts and ensure manufacturability / scalability of products at multiple manufacturing locations. The Technical Designer is responsible for facilitating production setup for new design concepts, maintaining location‑specific tech packs and patterns, and supporting Manufacturing teams with product lifecycle updates. This position reports to the Director of Custom Apparel Design & Operational Integration.

Non Exempt

Full time

$21 - $23

• Create flat patterns for new design concepts based on customer‑specific requirements outlined by the sales team through the Sample Quote Request process. Maximize material utilization, fit, function, and ease of assembly (e.g., drill holes for pocket locations, notches for trim).
• Translate design concepts into clear, concise tech packs.
• Modify and revise existing designs to meet customer expectations.
• Create and maintain sizing specs 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 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 / 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, 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.

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

Open concept office, manufacturing environment.

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.