Associate Technical Designer - Apparel
Associate Technical Designer - Apparel
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16-06-2025
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Job Description
ABOUT UA/UNIFORM ADVANTAGE BRANDS
At UA Brands were changing the way healthcare and culinary professionals get dressed. For over 40 years weve created stylish high-performance uniforms designed to empower those on the front lines. Our apparel breaks the moldcombining brilliant design with real-world function. Join a team that values creativity impact and community and help us redefine uniforms that dont conform.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Join a dynamic global organization as an Associate Technical Designer where youll play a key role in bringing apparel concepts to life. Youll ensure garments meet fit function and performance standards from design through production collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate technical specifications supporting design updates reviewing construction and patterns and managing sample deliveries and distribution.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Communicate with in-house teams and overseas vendors regarding garment specifications including sending tech packs measuring samples and size sets against approved specs providing fit and functionality comments and overseeing resubmissions until final approval. Maintain an organized archive of prototype samples.
- Execute complete design specification packages in PLM including flat and technical sketches construction details measurement specs with tolerances garment grading and graphic/label placements.
- Collaborate with team members to align on design direction and fit intent. Build and maintain style blocks in PLM to ensure consistent sizing and fit within brands and across categories. Ensure designs align with factory capabilities and cost targets.
- Partner with the in-house patternmaker to verify that sample quality matches technical specifications. Review patterns for fit balance and construction details and clarify any specialized design or construction requirements.
- Conduct fit sessions on live models and/or dress forms to assess fit balance and construction. Document changes by pinning photographing and annotating updates for inclusion in tech packs.
- Manage the sample development process from concept to final production approval. Create and distribute WIP tracking spreadsheets in Excel and coordinate with all teams to meet calendar deadlines.
- Support the design team by updating sketches adding colorways and materials to the Bill of Materials in PLM and providing any other necessary construction or descriptive details.
- Collaborate daily with quality control production and vendors to ensure consistent quality efficient processes and timely delivery.
WHAT YOULL BRING
- 25 years of experience in apparel design or product development
- Advanced proficiency with PLM systems including creating and managing Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite particularly Illustrator and Photoshop
- Solid understanding of the apparel product development lifecycle from concept through production
- Hands-on experience in apparel and trim development including collaboration with factories and suppliers (strongly preferred)
- Knowledge of garment construction manufacturing processes and quality control standards
- Proficiency in creating and updating accurate technical sketches
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks meet deadlines and manage time effectively
- Proactive mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
- Critical thinking problem-solving and the ability to escalate complex issues when needed
- Strong work ethic and flexibility to take on additional projects while managing core responsibilities
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Apparel Design Product Development or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Please include a link to work samples or a portfolio if available.
WHERE YOULL WORK
OFFICE-BASED Fort Lauderdale Headquarters
Just a short distance from the beautiful Fort Lauderdale beaches our home base of South Florida is a perfect reflection of our customer population and culturally rich and diverse team. These on-site business-critical roles are the backbone of our success. Join other team members in the spacious Quad for lunch or enjoy our ongoing team member activities.
PLENTY OF BENEFITS TOO
UA BRANDS offers a full range of benefits allowing you the opportunity to customize a benefits package that addresses both your health and financial needs.
- Medical and Pharmacy Coverage
- Dental and Vision Coverage
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program self-care and support for lifes everyday challenges
- Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching - Save for your future
- Short & Long Term Disability Company Paid
- Accident Hospital Care and Critical Illness Insurance Protect your Income
- Legal Insurance and ID Theft Protection
- Nationwide Pet Insurance
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off Life Balance
- Volunteer Time Off Make an Impact
- Employee Discount Program
- Referral Program - Get paid to work with Friends
- Free Parking at the Downtown Corporate Office
- Regular Social Activities and Events Mandatory Fun
- See more of the benefits we offer
UA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
As an employee of any UA Brands division you will be part of an established and dynamic organization. We believe that success starts from within and we are seeking individuals who thrive in an environment that encourages and supports provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals employment decisions at UA Brands will be based on merit qualifications and abilities. UA Brands does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race color religion sex national origin age disability or any other characteristic protected by law. UA Brands will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
We area Drug-Free Workplace.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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