Senior Technical Designer

We are excited to be adding a seasoned Sr Technical Designer to the Ariat team who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment and has great technical accuracy and expertise. You will be responsible for owning one or more categories, ensuring fit and quality standards are well executed and consistent across all styles.

The Ariat Technical Design team is committed to creating well‑fitting, high‑quality products for the best client experience. You have an extraordinary opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, quality, integrity, teamwork, and respect.

• Working with accessible and approachable leaders and teams
• Impacting change in a culture that promotes doing it differently and beyond the status quo
• Connecting people to the lifestyles and experiences they love
• Developing innovative products that athletes and general consumers are excited about
• Creating and seizing opportunities to lead special project initiatives

• 10+ years of experience in Technical Design:
  Technical Outerwear/Garments
• A deep expertise and understanding of fit, pattern making, grading, technical construction, costing, and fabrics
• A trained eye for proportion, balance and aesthetic details
• The ability to command a room and lead projects, meetings, fit sessions
• Extensive experience working with factories; full understanding of equipment, garment cutting/sewing/QA/QC process
• Proficiency in computer skills – use of Adobe Illustrator, MS Office Suite, Centric PLM (or similar PLM system), and 2D pattern making systems (Accumark a plus)
• Exceptional multi‑tasker and communicator, extremely detail oriented, and possess exceptional organizational skills
• An energized approach to collaboration and strong influence with partners and vendors
• Are fast acting and adapt to change quickly
• Passion for managing a product lifecycle and meeting deadlines
• Curiosity and zest for improving process and efficiency

Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high‑quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort and style.

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 per year.

Ariat’s holistic benefits package for full‑time team members includes (but is not limited to):

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance options
• Expanded wellness and mental health benefits
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays and paid volunteer days
• 401(k) with company match
• Team member discount on Ariat merchandise

Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Ariat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities.

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