Technical Designer

Position: Technical Designer (icebreaker)
## Technical Designer (icebreaker)
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Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
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- ** icebreaker
* * is looking for an exceptional
** Technical Designer
** to join our team based in Stabio, Switzerland.

Driven by the belief that nature has the answers, we provide natural performance alternatives to synthetic-based apparel, to create a healthier and more sustainable future for our species and the planet. We're passionate about connecting people to natural alternatives.
** Let’s Talk about the Role
** As
** Technical Designer**, you will be accountable for creating tools to support the execution of the icebreaker product line through the GTM process from concept to finished goods ensuring alignment with the brand strategy, global business needs, sourcing capabilities and quality standards.

This role plays a critical part in the precise execution of industry leading product to design intent, collaborating cross functionally with a multi-season time horizon perspective.

A key member of the product creation team you will support and enable the Manager, Technical Design’s vision on product fit, applying technical know-how in pattern making construction and precision digital modelling tools transforming product concepts into reality to drive business growth.
** How You Will Make a Difference**
* ** Concept Translation & Technical Realisation:
** Work closely with the Design and Product Development teams to interpret and translate creative concepts into accurate physical and digital patterns using advanced pattern-making techniques. Leverage CAD and digital pattern tools to create detailed and scalable patterns. Develop digital 3D product samples that enable virtual fittings and iterative adjustments. Utilize 3D modelling software to simulate garment behaviour, ensuring that design intent aligns with technical feasibility and ergonomic performance.

Your work will ensure that every idea is effectively translated into products that meet the brand’s strategic and commercial objectives.
* ** End-to-End Product Excellence:
** Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine patterns, troubleshoot fit challenges, and implement innovative solutions ensuring that the design intent is accurately realised in every product. Seek manufacturing improvement initiatives with an emphasis on fit and optimal garment performance to ensure they are continually upgraded, enhanced and the best they can be.
* *
* Cross-Functional Collaboration:

** Liaise between internal departments (Innovation, Design, Product Development,) and external stakeholders (Vendor base). Establish strong working relationships, facilitate transparent communication and collaboration to ensure seamless integration of design aesthetics with technical precision. Communicate effectively to relay fit issues, propose adjustments, and align on quality benchmarks.
* ** Project Management:
** Manage project timelines for assigned seasonal and non-seasonal products, following critical paths to ensure cross functional alignment and on-time delivery of on-time delivery of digital patterns, virtual prototype samples and SMS across all categories. Use agile methodologies to manage timelines while proactively troubleshooting challenges to keep projects on time, to a precise standard of execution.
* ** Data Management:
** Maintain and regularly update the digital pattern and virtual samples database, ensuring integrity and accuracy across all product lines facilitating seamless, on-time communication between the Product Development, Design, Merchandising, and Sourcing teams.
* ** Product Fitting:
** Prepare for sample reviews by measuring, pre-fitting and scheduling fit sessions. Guide the Product Development and Design Teams in fit sessions to assess and refine product fit, function, and construction towards desired outcomes without compromising comfort, performance or sustainability. Complete pattern revisions on-time, that enable vendors to execute products efficiently and at cost (SMS & Bulk production).
* ** Continuous Improvement & Feedback:
** Analyse market feedback and wear-test and product performance data to…