Apparel Technical Designer II
Leads technical fit and specification development of apparel products at Varsity Brands (team sports/spirit apparel) — owning garment measurements, running fittings, resolving construction issues with vendors, and producing production-ready tech packages. Core tools: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD, and PLM systems.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- TX - Farmers Branch
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 3+ years of progressively responsible apparel technical design experience
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, Apparel Product Development, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong technical knowledge of pattern making and garment construction
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and PLM systems
- Proficiency in CAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, and other relevant design software
- Expertise in garment fit, measurements, technical packages, and production-sample evaluation
- Ability to independently lead fit sessions and work effectively in a cross-functional team
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, decision-making, and time-management skills
Nice to have
- Knowledge of sublimation and team-sports apparel
- Experience with CAD, Photoshop, and apparel fit/specification tools
- Portfolio demonstrating technical packages and fit/specification work
- Advanced training in apparel technical design, patternmaking, PLM, or garment fit
Full description
JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT
At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.
WORK TYPE: Hybrid
LOCATION DETAILS: 14460 VARSITY BRANDS WAY, Farmers Branch, TX 75244
Please note: This position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must be able to work from the designated location without company-sponsored relocation
WORK HOURS: M-F, 8-5p / 9-6p (Friday WFH)
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
The Apparel Technical Designer II independently leads the technical fit and specification development of assigned apparel products from design through production readiness. This role owns measurement integrity, leads product fittings, evaluates construction and fit risks, and provides technical recommendations that support product-release decisions.
The Apparel Technical Designer II partners directly with the integrated product team, vendors, pattern and sample makers, and Product Development leadership to resolve complex technical issues. The role serves as a subject-matter expert in garment fit, construction, and fabrics and ensures technical documents, drawings, and specifications are complete, accurate, and production-ready.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Own, perform, and record garment and accessory measurements to ensure alignment with approved product designs and fit specifications.
- Lead and execute product fittings in collaboration with vendor partners; document decisions, required corrections, and accountability for follow-up actions.
- Independently identify, evaluate, and resolve fit and construction concerns, ensuring specifications are updated before scheduled launches.
- Confirm product fit testing is complete and provide technical release recommendations through the established product-approval process.
- Partner directly with pattern and sample makers during design to confirm cut patterns, construction details, and required sampling are correct and complete.
- Adhere to Product Development and Product and Project calendars.
- Communicate fit-session recaps, testing results, technical risks, and calendar delays to the integrated product team; escalate launch-impacting issues promptly.