Southern Shirt (SSCO) ยท 1 day ago
Senior Technical Designer, Apparel
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expSouthern Shirt (SSCO) is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to join their team. The role focuses on ensuring product consistency with brand standards and involves collaboration with design, product development, and merchandising teams to maintain quality and fit.
Apparel & Fashion
Responsibilities
Develop technical specifications including measurement specs, grading and construction details
Update tech packs after each fitting illustrating corrections and style comments using PLM, Excel, Illustrator and Photoshop
Review factory patterns for shape, balance and measurements
Update patterns to reflect fit corrections
Create Grading Schematics/Maps for owned categories
Lead fit session on live model or dress form
Effectively communicate design's fit intent to vendors for bulk production while maintaining corporate standards
Ensure size and fit consistency within product categories
Create library of block patterns to maintain fit consistency within product categories
Collaborate with business partners to gain clear direction and consensus of fit intent
Foster an open communication and team environment with all business partners
Support research and documentation of fit, sizing and construction at the style/category level for competitive deep-dive fittings
Researching direct competitors and aspirational brands
Track and manage workflow and workload for own product; gather information and update all reports necessary for meeting
Daily Maintenance of Department's shared Fit Tracker
Be the voice to help guide and influence change for better working processes
Participate in global discussions as it pertains to fit, construction and sizing standards
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, technologies, sustainability practices, and tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Manufacturing, or a related field
7-10+ years' experience in the Apparel Industry including patternmaking and construction experience with full knowledge of total production timeline
AA or Certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design, Patternmaking or equivalent
Strong background working performance fabrics
Expertise in fit, pattern making and construction
Proven track record of growing businesses, identifying trends and delivering results
Working knowledge of grading and manufacturing methods
Great collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with design, production, and sales/merchandising teams
Proficient with design software such as Adobe Creative Suites and CAD software
Experience with operating and managing product development in PLM software
Great team player with a positive attitude!
Benefits
Passionate Team: You'll be working with a group of like-minded trend-setters who share your love for what we do
Room to Grow: We're all about professional development and growth. Your creative ideas will be valued and nurtured
Creative Freedom: We encourage you to think outside the box and bring your innovative ideas to life
Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and perks to keep you happy and motivated.
401K Retirement with employer matching
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Company Sponsored Luncheons and Events
Generous Employee Discounts on SSCO Product
Fun, Collaborative Work Environment with Great People!
Company
Southern Shirt (SSCO)
Founded in 2006, Southern Shirt has rapidly grown to a be a major player in the battle for apparel supremacy.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Mark K. Tate
Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer
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