POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Technical Designer leads the fit, construction, and technical development of apparel from concept through production. This role ensures product consistency, performance, and brand integrity across categories, while collaborating closely with design, product development, and merchandising teams. With a strong understanding of the apparel industry and market demands, the Technical Designer drives innovation through patternmaking, garment construction, trim and notion specifications, fittings, and material problem-solving across product lines. These skills support the development of complete and accurate tech packs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Lead the technical development of assigned apparel styles from concept through production, ensuring fit, construction, and quality align with brand standards and consumer needs.
- Collaborate closely with Design, Product Developers, and Merchandising teams to execute seasonal strategies and deliver innovative, functional products.
- Create and manage detailed tech packs, including specifications, construction methods, and fit standards, ensuring accuracy and consistency across categories.
- Conduct and lead fit sessions using dress forms and live models, providing clear feedback and direction to vendors and cross-functional teams.
- Analyze prototype and fit samples for measurement, construction, and quality, resolving technical issues related to fit, fabric, grading, and production cost.
- Maintain consistency in fit and construction across vendors and product categories, leveraging fit blocks and digital tools (2D/3D) where applicable.
- Communicate effectively with overseas offices and vendors to ensure timely development and production, while proactively identifying and resolving potential challenges.
- Support product testing and wearer trials to validate fit, performance, and durability.
- Supervise and mentor junior technical design team members as needed.
- All other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design, Technical Design, Textile Science, Product Development, or a related field. Equivalent experience or education may be considered.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in apparel technical design, with demonstrated expertise in at least two areas such as patternmaking, garment construction, garment fitting, or grading. Preferred experience includes leading product categories in tops and bottoms within the apparel industry.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
- Brings expert knowledge of the full apparel development process, including fit, construction, and manufacturing, with strong skills in tech pack creation.
- Proficient in key industry software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, PLM systems, and digital patternmaking tools; experience with 3D design platforms like CLO or Browzwear is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Communicates effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors, confidently leading fit sessions and providing clear, actionable feedback to ensure alignment on technical specifications and garment execution.
- Experienced in mentoring and guiding team members, with the ability to lead technical discussions and drive strategic initiatives.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving fit, quality, and production challenges.
- Adaptable and collaborative, thrives in fast-paced environments and contributes to a positive, inclusive team culture.
LOCATION:
- Bass Pro Base Camp – On Site
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Up to 10% domestic and/or international
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Regular computer work, and sitting
- Occasional walking, standing, and lifting up to 50lbs
INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT
- Perform duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.
Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
- And more!
Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.
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