Apparel Technical Designer

CREATIVE TECHNICAL SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE GREAT COMMUNICATION TOPNOTCH ORGANIZATION ACCURACY PEOPLE SKILLS

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We live in a fast paced creative world were we strive to be ahead of trends instead of chasing them. We are looking for an experienced Apparel Technical Designer. This position works closely with our design and product team collaborating to build a broad spectrum of apparel garments across multiple product lines.

SCHEDULE: MondayFriday 9 am 5 pm Onsite in Detroit Lakes MN

PAY RANGE: $18$20/hr

BENEFITS: Lakeshirts offers a fun creative and teamdriven culture where employees are empowered to grow and thrive. We provide competitive pay with daily pay options comprehensive insurance benefits up to 22 paid days off in the first year profit sharing a 401(k) plan and unique perks like an onsite cafeteria a relaxed dress code and more. Join us and be part of a company that values teamwork innovation and making work enjoyable every day!

A Typical Day (Job Functions)

• Facilitate the transition of apparel styles from concept to productionready samples offering solutions for fit and construction issues
• Interpret and apply grading rules
• Understand fabric properties trims and garment details
• Create tech packs in Excel with construction callouts and pointofmeasurement (POM) specs
• Maintain product spec sheets and provide fit info per company standards
• Update base size specs and POMs based on revisions fittings and vendor feedback
• Organize and manage incoming samples
• Analyze samples for spec construction fit and design compliance
• Coordinate model fittings
• Troubleshoot fit and construction issues using available resources
• Flag potential production quality or costing concerns recommending solutions
• Communicate changes to suppliers
• Initiate internal testing for new fabrics
• Review size runs for fit grading accuracy and performance feedback
• Support process improvements in technical design
• Maintain spec sheet libraries to ensure fit consistency
• Create and manage sample library
• Ensure consistent fit and production quality
• Document key measurements and share data
• Support product presentations
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills (Qualifications)

• Degree in Fashion/Apparel required
• 4 years in technical design and merchandising
• Knowledge of pattern making grading garment construction sewing technical drawing measuring and fitting
• Strong understanding of fabrics trims and sewing techniques
• Familiarity with Time & Action calendars
• Fastpaced collaborative work style
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator PLM Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Experience with various fabrics especially knits
• Detailoriented organized and selfmotivated
• Excellent written decisionmaking and timemanagement skills
• Able to multitask and work under pressure

WHY LAKESHIRTS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE. At Lakeshirts we believe in making work as awesome as the apparel we create. Were not just a tshirt company were also a hat sticker and sock company (and so much more!. Were a place where creativity meets culture where ideas and innovation are encouraged and where the atmosphere is truly oneofakind. As one of the largest screenprinting manufacturers in the U.S. we decorate a variety of garments and accessories for the resort licensed collegiate and K12 markets supported by over 1000 ahmazing team members from sea to shining sea.

Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job:

Employee must be able to see and hear read and write. Requires good judgment peopleoriented flexible organized diplomatic reliable enthusiastic courteous helpful and patient.

Physical Demands:

CONTINUOUSLY: Sit Stand Walk

FREQUENTLY: Lift under 10 lbs. Lift 1050 lbs. Carry under 10 lbs. Carry 1050 lbs.

OCCASIONALLY: Carry Push Pull Climb Balance Bend Twist Crawl Reach Lift over 50 lbs. Carry over 50 lbs. Reaching above at and below shoulder height