CHAMPRO is a growing branded manufacturer & distributor of team sports equipment and apparel. We are privately owned and have been delivering high-value, traditional & innovative athletic equipment and apparel via outstanding, integrity-driven customer service for thirty-five years. We are currently looking for a talented Apparel Technical Designer/Pattern Maker.
Position:
This role will be responsible for all aspects of the apparel process from design creation & pattern making to production while communicating with our overseas suppliers and factories This is a full-time position for a mid-level candidate who is meticulous, detailed, and driven by the technical aspect of the design process. We are searching for a passionate individual that is an out of box thinker who can collaborate with the existing team, outside vendors and across all levels of our organization.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Work with management to assist in new product development and existing product modifications.
- Work closely with PLM’s to achieve product goals established to meet the market demands.
- Cultivate and manage the technical specification packages.
- Develop fit and production patterns in LECTRA MODARIS.
- Request, evaluate and approve all prototype, fit, PP and TOP samples to determine compliance of specs, construction, quality and design intent.
- Illustrate meticulous pattern corrections and style comments to communicate accurate & precise information to overseas vendors and production.
- Create markers for costing and production in LECTRA DIAMINO.
- Partner with Quality Control to review production garment(s).
- Conduct competitor analysis studies.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Degree in apparel manufacturing, product development, apparel design related field or equal on the job experience
- 3+ years’ experience as a Technical Designer
- Proficiency in electronic pattern systems Adobe Illustrator, PLM Systems, Modaris or Accumark
- Advanced knowledge of target design specs, POM’s and grading
- Must have technical knowledge of garment construction, fabrics and tech pack
- General knowledge of cotton, polyester and spandex fibers, as well as, yarns, knits and woven
- Ability to machine sew development samples when needed
- Advanced ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to ensure deliveries are met
- Proactive, self-motivated, advanced knowledge of how to delegate and still meet deadlines with "get it done" attitude
- Advanced attention to detail and mistakes and problem-solving skills
- Experience in Athletic team sports a “plus”
Company Culture:
We are proud to offer eligible associates a full-range of benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability, 401K, Profit Sharing, paid time off, holidays, and reimbursement toward gym membership fees. A collaborative atmosphere working together to exceed our customers’ expectations, as well as, an Equal Opportunity Employer bringing together diverse individuals to develop new and innovative solutions.