Mary Square, LLC · 6 hours ago
Swimwear Technical Designer
Apex, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expMary Square is a women-owned lifestyle and apparel brand inspiring women to live their yes. The company is seeking an experienced Swimwear Technical Designer to support an upcoming swimwear development cycle on a contract basis.
E-CommerceWholesale
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical fit expert for swimwear, establishing and maintaining fit standards, measurement protocols, and construction guidelines
Create and manage detailed swimwear tech packs , including specs, grading, construction callouts, BOMs, and “how to measure” pages
Establish base size measurements and grading rules specific to swimwear silhouettes, fabrics, and support levels
Lead and conduct fit sessions on development and PP samples, evaluating fit, balance, stretch, recovery, support, and comfort
Communicate clear, actionable fit and construction feedback to overseas factories and follow through on revisions
Partner cross-functionally with Design, Production, and Sourcing to ensure swim styles meet quality, fit, and calendar requirements
Review and approve samples through all stages of development to bulk, ensuring production-ready execution
Maintain seasonal swimwear body standards and ensure consistency across styles
Support quality control standards, including testing requirements specific to swimwear (stretch, recovery, colorfastness, lining, elastics, etc.)
Provide technical input on fabric selection, trims, elastics, linings, and construction methods appropriate for swim
Attend key fittings, milestone meetings, and overseas factory visits as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Apparel Technical Design or related field
7–10+ years of technical design experience, with significant swimwear experience required
Strong background in swimwear patterning, fit, grading, and construction
Deep understanding of swim-specific materials, elastics, linings, and performance requirements
Highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel for spec'ing and grading
Proven ability to work independently in a contract/freelance capacity while collaborating with cross-functional teams
Detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and solutions-driven
Comfortable traveling domestically and internationally as needed
Preferred
Experience with 3D technical design tools is a plus
Company
Mary Square, LLC
Mary Square is a lifestyle and gift brand born to inspire, equip, encourage & create more than a gift! We are a team that enjoys using our creative talents to serve others.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Kelly Shiley
CEO
Recent News
Gifts & Decorative Accessories
2025-07-30
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