Technical Designer / Associate Technical Designer -Woman's Apparel and Swimwear

Emerging Blue, Inc.

Charleston, SC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adobe Illustrator, Apparel Design, Apparel Manufacturing, Bill of Materials (BOM), Communication Skills, Construction, Cross-Functional, Design Services, Detail Oriented, Interpersonal Skills, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Design, Product Development, Quality Metrics, Safety Training, Team Player, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Tolerance Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Charleston, SC
POSTED
2 days ago
Technical Designer/ Associate Technical Designer  – Women's Apparel + Swim

 
Our client, a contemporary apparel brand based in Charleston, SC, is seeking a Technical Designer / Associate Technical Designer to support the development and production of high-quality women's apparel. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented technical designer who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure exceptional fit, construction, and product quality. Experience in swimwear is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain seasonal technical packages, including measurement specifications, construction details, and bills of materials.
  • Assist in developing construction methods and finishing details that align with design intent and brand standards.
  • Review garments for fit, construction, and workmanship throughout the product development process.
  • Partner with Design, Product Development, Production, and domestic and overseas vendors to ensure products meet fit, construction, and quality expectations.
  • Participate in fit sessions, document detailed fit comments, and communicate revisions clearly to vendors.
  • Track fit samples and maintain WIP reports throughout the development calendar.
  • Update technical packages following fit sessions and sample reviews.
  • Review patterns and provide technical feedback to support accurate garment execution.
  • Ensure products comply with company quality standards and applicable U.S. safety and labeling requirements.
  • Help maintain consistency in fit, construction, and quality across product categories.
  • Support the maintenance of fit libraries, construction standards, and technical documentation.

Qualifications

  • 4–8 years of Technical Design experience within women's apparel.
  • Experience in swimwear, activewear, intimates, or adjacent apparel categories is preferred but not required.
  • Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, pattern interpretation, and apparel manufacturing processes.
  • Working knowledge of grading, measurement specifications, and garment tolerances.
  • Experience working with both domestic and overseas vendors.
  • Ability to read patterns and understand how different fabrications impact garment fit and construction.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is required.
  • Detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about delivering high-quality products.

About the Company

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Emerging Blue, Inc.