Technical Development Designer

The Technical Development Designer will focus on our intimates and sleepwear business and is responsible for translating creative concepts into production-ready garments. This role will be focused on development and will partner closely with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and Production teams to ensure fit integrity, construction excellence, comfort performance, and brand-right execution across bras, underwear, shapewear, loungewear, and sleep categories. This position requires expertise in intimate apparel construction, fit standards, grading, fabric performance, and 3D development tools. Responsibilities: Own technical development from concept through 1st fit approval for intimates and sleep categories Interpret design intent and establish technical construction standards that deliver superior fit, comfort, and support Create and maintain detailed Tech Packs including specs, construction callouts, grade rules, and fit comments Lead fit sessions on live models and mannequins; provide clear and actionable feedback to vendors Develop and approve graded specs, ensuring consistency across size ranges (missy, extended, plus, etc.) Collaborate with Design to problem-solve aesthetic and performance challenges while maintaining cost targets Partner with vendors to troubleshoot pattern, fabric, trim, and construction issues Evaluate fabric performance (stretch, recovery, shrinkage, hand feel) specific to intimate and sleep categories Oversee prototype development, 3D sampling, and virtual fit review when applicable Maintain fit blocks and ensure seasonal updates align with brand standards Support wear testing and provide technical recommendations for product improvements Ensure compliance with quality standards and production timelines Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or related field 5+ years of technical design/development experience, with strong focus in intimates and/or sleepwear Deep understanding of bra construction, elastics, support systems, stretch fabrics, lace application, and seam engineering Strong knowledge of grading for intimate categories Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and PLM systems Experience with 3D tools (Browzwear, CLO, or similar) preferred Strong garment fitting skills and pattern knowledge Excellent communication and vendor management skills Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities Annual salary range starting at $90,000+ The disclosed salary is commensurate with experience and does not reflect the total compensation package. Our associates have access to other valuable benefits that our Human Resources team is happy to share with candidates during the interview process.