Associate Technical Designer, Wovens & Knits

Associate Technical Designer, Wovens & Knits

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$65,000.00/yr - $72,000.00/yr

J.McLaughlin was founded in 1977 by brothers Kevin and Jay McLaughlin with a mission to create an American sportswear brand that offered classic clothing with current relevance and a neighborhood retail environment. The brand has always been focused on style rather than fashion: straightforward, unpretentious, and devoid of the superfluous. Our clothing is rooted in the tradition of sport, work, and play.

With over 150 retail locations, each store is unique and designed to reflect local character.

This attention to detail extends to exemplary customer service and local philanthropic engagement. Our "Culture of Kindness" fosters respect, politeness, empathy, and a family-like atmosphere, while the company’s entrepreneurial spirit offers great career opportunities and benefits programs.

Essential Functions:

• Partner closely with Design and Product Development throughout the line development process.
• Review sketches to determine project specifications and translate designs into tech packs in Excel.
• Collaborate with design to recommend feasible alternatives where necessary.
• Maintain detailed records of each garment throughout its production.
• Attend fittings, identify and analyze problems with fit and construction, take detailed notes and pictures, and translate into updates for tech packs.
• Communicate with overseas factories regarding fit and specifications, provide illustrated pictures when needed, review received samples, and cross‑check with design tech pack and fit concept.

• Related projects and duties as assigned.

Skills & Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in fashion, technical design, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience required.
• Problem solver with the ability to find solutions to support product development and production.
• Understanding of fashion trends and ability to translate them into J.McLaughlin aesthetics.
• Self‑starter, able to work independently and motivated to learn.
• Experience in woven and knit fabric and products.
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Knowledge of garment construction and details; ability to spec garments and provide specs for development.
• Understanding of pattern making, draping, measuring, garment construction, grading, and factory production; pattern manipulation is a plus.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Illustrator.
• Must be able to multitask and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to justify design changes.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent cross‑functional and internal/external communication and follow‑through skills.
• Deadline‑driven and committed to quality.
• Ability to travel as needed.

J.McLaughlin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.