Role OverviewThe Senior Technical Designer, Bras plays a pivotal role in transforming design concepts into production-ready bras that deliver exceptional fit, support, comfort, and performance. This role partners closely with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and overseas vendors to execute the technical development process from concept through production.
What You Will Do
Responsible for fit, construction, quality, and consistency of assigned bra categories from concept through production, including attending development handoff meetings, leading fit sessions, and partnering with vendors to resolve technical issues.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, possesses extensive expertise in bra construction, pad development, and fit engineering, and has a deep understanding of technical design processes across multiple bra categories.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Production, Textiles, or related field
- Minimum of five (5) years of technical design, patternmaking, or intimate apparel product development experience
- Extensive technical design experience specializing in bras, including pad development, underwire, wireless, molded cup, cut-and-sew, seamless, and specialty bra constructions
- Advanced knowledge of bra fit engineering, patternmaking, pad development, grading, garment construction, support systems, and manufacturing processes
- Strong understanding of bra componentry, including underwires, foam cups, elastics, hook-and-eye closures, straps, bonding techniques, and performance materials
- Comprehensive knowledge of fabric behavior, stretch and recovery, support characteristics, and performance testing specific to bras
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, PLM systems (Centric, PDM, or similar), Gerber, or other 2D patternmaking software
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 401k with company matching contribution
- Potential to earn company performance-based bonuses
- Comprehensive wellness package including medical, dental, vision, FSA and on-site services
- Generous 50% employee discount and access to employee-only sales
- Up to 32 hours annually for volunteering your time in the community
- Child Care Discount at participating locations
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee-only sales
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