Senior Apparel Technical Designer

About Uniform Advantage Brands (UA Brands)
At UA Brands, we’re changing the way healthcare and culinary professionals get dressed. For over 40 years, we’ve created stylish, high‑performance uniforms designed to empower those on the front lines. Our apparel breaks the mold, combining brilliant design with real‑world function. Join a team that values creativity, impact, and community, and help us redefine uniforms that don’t conform.

About The Role
Bring designs to life as a Senior Technical Designer and play a critical role in transforming creative concepts into high‑quality, production‑ready garments. This role sits at the intersection of apparel design, product development, fit engineering, and manufacturing, ensuring every product meets standards for fit, function, and construction.

You’ll collaborate with design, patternmaking, production, quality, and global vendors to manage the full lifecycle—from initial tech packs to final production approval. If you’re passionate about garment fit, technical specifications, and hands‑on sample development, this is a high‑impact opportunity to shape product quality and customer experience.

What You’ll Do

Develop and maintain technical design packages (tech packs) in PLM, including:

Flat sketches and technical drawings

Measurement specs and grading rules

Construction details, tolerances, trims, and labeling placement

Partner with patternmakers to ensure accuracy in fit, balance, and garment construction; review and refine patterns as needed.

Manage communication with domestic and overseas factories/vendors, including:

Sending tech packs and updates

Reviewing samples and size sets

Providing fit comments and approvals through production stages

Lead fit sessions on live models and dress forms:

Evaluate fit, proportion, and construction

Pin, photograph, and document revisions

Update tech packs with detailed feedback

Oversee sample development and style tracking using Excel or workflow tools to ensure timelines and production calendars are met.

Collaborate cross‑functionally with:

Design teams to align on fit, intent, and product vision

Production and Quality teams to ensure manufacturability and consistency

Customer insights teams to analyze returns and improve fit performance

Evaluate returned or high‑return styles by reviewing physical samples from the warehouse and identifying construction or fit improvements.

Ensure size consistency and grading accuracy across categories and brands.

Maintain organized systems for sample tracking, approvals, and documentation.

What You’ll Bring

7+ years of experience in technical design, apparel product development, or garment construction.

Strong expertise in:

Patternmaking, grading, and fit analysis

Garment construction and manufacturing processes (including offshore production)

Advanced experience with PLM systems (Product Lifecycle Management).

Proficiency in:

Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop (technical sketches)

Microsoft Excel & Office Suite

Deep understanding of the apparel development lifecycle (concept to production).

Experience working with factories, suppliers, and trim development (preferred).

Strong organizational and project management skills.

Ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines in a fast‑paced retail or apparel environment.

Excellent communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration.

Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities.

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Apparel Design, Fashion Design, Product Development, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Where You’ll Work
Office‑based – Fort Lauderdale Headquarters. Just a short distance from the beautiful Fort Lauderdale beaches, our home base in South Florida is a perfect reflection of our customer population and culturally rich and diverse team. These on‑site, business‑critical roles are the backbone of our success. Join other team members in the spacious Quad for lunch or enjoy our ongoing team member activities.

Benefits

Medical and Pharmacy Coverage

Dental and Vision Coverage

Life/AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program – self‑care and support for life’s everyday challenges

Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching

Short & Long Term Disability – Company Paid

Accident, Hospital Care and Critical Illness Insurance – Protect your Income

Legal Insurance and Identity Theft Protection

Nationwide Pet Insurance

Holiday Pay

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off – Life Balance

Volunteer Time Off – Make an Impact

Employee Discount Program

Referral Program – Get paid to work with friends

Free Parking at the Downtown Corporate Office

Regular Social Activities and Events – Mandatory Fun

See more of the benefits we offer

Equal Opportunity Employer
As an employee of any UA Brands division, you will be part of an established and dynamic organization. We believe that success starts from within, and we are seeking individuals who thrive in an environment that encourages and supports self‑management. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at UA Brands will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. UA Brands does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. UA Brands will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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