Technical Designer Patternmaker
Bannockburn, IL - USA
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Job Summary
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.
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.
- Work with management to assist in new product development and existing product modifications.
- Work closely with PLMs 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.
- 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 POMs 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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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