Technical Designer

Imperial is seeking a detail-oriented, junior-level Technical Designer with 1–3 years of experience to join our team in a hybrid capacity based near St. Louis, Mo. This role focuses on the administrative side of product development—specing out detailed work with a high degree of accuracy—and will primarily support our headwear line, with occasional support for our Pukka and Winston brands. This position reports directly to the Product Manager.

• Full Time
• Location:
  
  Hybrid – 1 day/week onsite (Wednesdays), Bourbon, Mo.

• Develop and maintain detailed tech packs for headwear styles
• Create and update construction drawings, callouts, BOMs, specs, and colorway documentation for each style
• Collaborate with and support the Product and Design team to translate design concepts into accurate, manufacturable specifications
• Communicate with sourcing team to ensure overseas and domestic vendors/factories maintain tech pack accuracy and resolve fit or construction questions
• Work cross-functionally with Product, Sourcing, and Quality teams to keep development on track
• Provide occasional tech pack and spec support for the Pukka and Winston brands
• Review and comment on proto samples, fit samples, and salesmen samples against approved tech packs
• Manage and track sample revisions, maintaining organized records of changes across development cycles
• Maintain an organized digital library in PLM system consisting of tech pack templates, construction standards, and approved trims
• Partner with the product manager to align on development calendars and seasonal deadlines
• Assist in building and refining internal technical standards and processes as the brand scales

• 1–3 years of experience in apparel, soft goods, or headwear technical design
• CAD knowledge/exposure
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator for creating flat sketches and technical drawings
• Strong understanding of garment/accessory construction, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Experience building and managing tech packs from initial concept through production
• Solid grasp of BOM structure, trim callouts, measurement specs, and grading basics
• Highly organized with a strong understanding of manufacturing and development timelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for factory and vendor correspondence
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple styles simultaneously
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Product, Sourcing, and Quality teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for tracking and reporting

• Experience with headwear-specific construction
• Familiarity with leather goods or soft goods construction a plus
• Experience using PLM software or product development tracking tools
• Understanding of overseas manufacturing timelines and factory communication cadence
• Ability to read and interpret lab dip and strike‑off approvals

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time while working at a computer or workstation
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and keyboards
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via electronic communication
• Occasional ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Ability to move throughout the facility, including walking, bending, and reaching as needed
• Visual acuity sufficient to read screens, documents, and reports

• 401(k) with company match
• Health care (medical, dental, vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO (vacation, personal days, and 9 company holidays)
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
• Employee product discounts
• Free hats

Imperial is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds.