Assistant Technical Designer

GOAT USA is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Assistant Technical Designer to support our Technical Design team throughout the product development process. This role is ideal for someone with a technical design background who is looking to build hands‑on experience across garment fit, construction, specifications, fittings, tech packs, and working within PLM. The Assistant Technical Designer will work closely with the Technical Design team while gaining exposure to vendors, factories, and cross‑functional partners to help move products from initial development through production.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in garment construction and technical design, excellent attention to detail, and the organizational skills to manage samples, technical information, and multiple styles at different stages of development in a fast‑paced apparel environment.

Assistant Technical Designer

The Assistant Technical Designer supports the Technical Design team throughout the product development lifecycle, from initial development through production. This role assists with sample measurement and organization, fittings, technical sketches, tech pack maintenance, PLM updates, and sample tracking to help ensure garments meet GOAT USA’s fit, construction, and quality standards. Working closely with the Technical Design team, internal partners, vendors, and factories, the Assistant Technical Designer helps maintain accurate technical information and keep development milestones on track.

This position requires strong attention to detail, organization, and a foundational understanding of garment construction and technical design processes.

• Organize and maintain garment samples and patterns throughout the development process.
• Measure samples prior to fittings and ensure measurements and specifications are accurately documented.
• Prepare for and support garment fittings by organizing samples, taking detailed fit notes and photos, and documenting requested changes.
• Assist with identifying and documenting fit, construction, and measurement issues for review by the Technical Design team.
• Assist with the creation and updating of black-and-white flat sketches, detail sketches, and other technical artwork using Adobe Illustrator.
• Create, update, maintain, and send tech packs and sample requests through PLM (Centric), including measurements, labels, sketches, construction details, and other technical information.
• Complete daily PLM and tech pack updates to ensure product information remains accurate and current throughout development.
• Track sample status, fit approvals, and development timelines and follow up with vendors and factories on outstanding samples and information.
• Maintain block specifications, measurement standards, and technical libraries within PLM.
• Maintain organization and alignment between physical samples, patterns, technical documentation, and corresponding PLM records.
• Support CLO 3D setup, specifications, and pattern organization under the direction of the Technical Design team.
• Communicate basic fit comments, sample requests, corrections, and technical updates to vendors and factories as directed.
• Support the Technical Design team in troubleshooting fit, construction, and quality issues throughout product development.
• Maintain organized records of samples, approvals, fit comments, patterns, and technical documentation.
• Monitor outstanding development items and elevate potential timeline, fit, construction, or quality concerns to senior team members.
• Support additional technical design and product development needs as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of…