G/FORE · 1 week ago
G/FORE Associate Technical Designer
G/FORE is a company that values passion and customer focus in their business. The Associate Technical Designer will lead the technical fit process for Men’s and Women's Apparel collections, ensuring high standards of fit, construction, and quality while collaborating across various teams.
FashionSports
Responsibilities
Drive the fit approval process from design inception through bulk production
Collaborate with Design and Product Development to establish and maintain core fit blocks and graded specs
Manage fittings, document detailed notes, and update tech packs with accurate fit comments
Create precise technical illustrations to communicate construction changes to factories
Develop and/or correct patterns as needed to maintain design integrity
Partner with production teams and vendors on quality control, testing, and compliance
Monitor critical path timelines to ensure on-time approvals and ex-factory dates
Mentor and guide Associate and Assistant Technical Designers to maintain workflow efficiency
Qualification
Required
5–7 years' experience as a technical designer with expertise in men's and women's apparel
Expertise in garment fit analysis and pattern development
Ability to create and manage accurate technical specs and grade rules
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Excel for tech pack management
Strong problem-solving skills to address construction and fit challenges
Effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams
Organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities
Background in textiles and garment construction
Strong knowledge of pattern making and grading
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Knowledge of PLM systems and digital workflow tools preferred
Experience with PLM systems preferred
Company
G/FORE
G/FORE is the golf-inspired sportswear and accessories brand created and designed by Mossimo Giannulli.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-01-17Acquired
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