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EMERGING BLUE lists this Technical Designer - Men and Womenswear Apparel opportunity in san luis obispo, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Technical Designer – Mens and Women'swear Apparel
Our client, a leading American golf apparel company, is seeking a Technical Designer to join their team. This role partners cross-functionally with Design, Production, and overseas vendors to ensure consistent fit, construction, quality standards, grading, tolerances, and technical accuracy across men’s apparel. The Technical Designer is responsible for translating design intent into production-ready garments while supporting a seamless development-to-manufacturing process and upholding the brand’s standards for craftsmanship, performance, and consistency.
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain detailed technical packages including specifications, construction details, grading, and tolerances
Lead and manage fit sessions for men’s apparel, providing clear, actionable fit and construction feedback
Evaluate fit, proportion, and workmanship from first fit through pre-production approval
Ensure size, fit, and construction consistency across styles, size ranges, and seasons
Review garment construction, materials, and workmanship to meet quality and performance standards
Troubleshoot fit and construction issues while maintaining design intent
Manage and track the pre-production calendar to ensure timely sample reviews and approvals
Review and approve samples through all stages of pre-production
Partner with Production to support smooth handoff from development to manufacturing
Communicate clear technical requirements, revisions, and approval status to overseas vendors
Track revisions, comments, and approvals within PLM
Maintain accurate and consistent technical documentation throughout the development lifecycle
Support cross-functional alignment to meet development timelines and quality expectations
Special projects and additional product development support as assigned
Requirements
3+ years of experience in technical design within the apparel industry
Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, grading, and pattern interpretation
Experience fitting men’s performance, golf, or lifestyle apparel
Experience working with PLM systems
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Excel
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Worksite address
san luis obispo, CA, 93403, US
Who can apply
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