Associate Technical Designer - Home & Soft Goods

Associate Technical Designer - Home & Soft Goods

Founded in 2000, FAM Brands designs, manufactures, and sells men's and women's sportswear and active wear apparel to major retailers, big box stores, and specialty boutiques across the country and throughout the world. Our portfolio of proprietary brands features Marika, Wildfox, Three Dots, and Balance Collection, while a partial list of licensing partners includes Orvis, Jessica Simpson, Eddie Bauer, and Woolrich.

With the capacity to produce over 75 million units per year, our mission continues to be making top-quality apparel accessible to everyone at an impressive value and an irresistible price.

That's the FAM Brands difference.

Summary

We are on the hunt for a passionate and detail-oriented Associate Technical Designer to join our dynamic team, specializing in Home & Soft Goods for our Rockfit Division! The successful candidate will play a vital role in the technical design process, collaborating closely with our senior technical designer and cross-functional teams to ensure our products achieve the highest standards of fit, construction, and quality. We can't wait to meet you!

What You'll Do

• Technical Design Assistance: Dive into the technical design process for home & soft goods, including bedding, accessories, and hard goods! You'll assist in crafting technical packages that include specs, construction details, and measurement charts.
• Sample Review: Review and evaluate development samples for fit, construction, and overall quality with a keen eye! You'll communicate necessary changes and follow up on sample corrections to ensure excellence.
• Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with senior technical designers, product developers, and factories to turn design concepts into production-ready samples. Your contributions will help resolve technical issues throughout the product development cycle.
• Documentation: Keep accurate records of technical specifications, fit comments, and sample evaluations organized and up-to-date! Your attention to detail will shine in this important task.
• Quality Control: Help establish and maintain top-notch quality standards for fabrics, trims, and construction! You'll support the technical team in conducting quality checks and inspections to ensure our products are the best they can be.
• Trend Awareness: Stay ahead of the curve by keeping informed about industry trends, advancements in materials, and best practices in technical design! Your insights will support the integration of new techniques to enhance product performance.

About You

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Technical Design, or a related field.
• Experience: 1-2 years of technical design experience in soft goods.
• Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of pattern making, garment construction, and grading is essential! Experience with PLM systems is required; experience with Centric PLM is a bonus. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and CAD software will make you shine!
• Detail-Oriented: You have a strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy in technical documentation and sample evaluations!
• Communication: You possess good verbal and written communication skills, enabling you to effectively document and convey technical information.
• Team Player: You thrive in collaborative environments and can work seamlessly with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced setting! Your strong interpersonal skills and proactive attitude will contribute to our success.
• Problem-Solving: You bring basic analytical and problem-solving skills, supporting senior team members in tackling technical challenges with enthusiasm!

Compensation

At FAM Brands, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation. Salary ranges for positions are based on job level, location, and market data. We offer competitive benefits and are dedicated to equal pay for equal work. Specific salary offers depend on each candidate's qualifications and experience. FAM Brands also offers all employees participation in our annual bonus program (Non-Sales) or commission program (Sales).

Compensation Range

$30 - $33.65 USD