Senior Activewear Technical Designer

Athleisure and Lifestyle Brand looking for a Senior Technical Designer to lead the technical design process from concept through final production for a fast-growing apparel brand. This is a high-impact role for someone who brings strong fit expertise, a sharp eye for construction, and the ability to partner closely across Design, Product Development, and Production to bring elevated product to market.

The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on—someone who can lead fittings, communicate clearly with vendors, solve technical challenges early, and ensure every garment is aligned with design intent, quality standards, and production requirements.

What You’ll Do

Lead the technical design process from development through final fit approval

Own fittings across categories and provide clear, actionable fit comments

Partner cross-functionally with Design, Product Development, and Production

Communicate directly with overseas and domestic factories on construction, specs, and revisions

Review pre-production, TOP, photoshoot, and marketing samples for fit and quality accuracy

Troubleshoot construction and technical issues throughout the product lifecycle

Maintain and update tech packs, BOMs, fit comments, fabric charts, and related documentation

Track sample status and help ensure on-time delivery for key business needs

Support process improvements that drive consistency, scalability, and sample accuracy

Requirements

Must have performance fabrics and/or activewear experience

Deep knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, grading, and fit

Strong understanding of how fabric behavior impacts fit, function, and final garment performance

Ability to balance aesthetic, technical, and commercial priorities

Experience managing multiple styles, deadlines, and approvals in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication skills with both internal teams and external vendors

Highly detail-oriented, organized, and solutions-driven

Leadership mindset with a collaborative, proactive approach

Direct Hire

Hybrid Schedule- 4 days in office, Friday WFH

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