SummaryWe seek a highly skilled and innovative Technical Designer to join our team in developing advanced ballistic armor products. This role combines performance apparel design with high-impact protection gear. The ideal candidate has a background in textile and apparel design, preferably in athletic or tactical wear, and thrives in a fast-paced R&D environment.
In this role, you are responsible for finalizing the fit, function, and consistency of Body Armor carrier design by adhering to fit standards and manufacturing methods. Creates block/style-specific patterns and scaled versions of garment patterns for different sizes, ensuring consistent sizing and fit. Uses manual grading, CAD, and size specification sheets to adjust pattern pieces while maintaining the original garment's shape and proportions.
Key Responsibilities:- Create detailed garment designs and textile solutions for armor products with a focus on comfort, flexibility, and performance.
- Collaborate with engineering, R&D, and product teams to ensure design alignment with ballistic protection standards and ergonomic requirements.
- Highly experienced pattern and grading background to develop and modify digital patterns using Gerber AccuMark.
- Conduct fit assessments and make necessary adjustments to ensure optimal wearability and performance under physical stress.
- Oversee sample creation and support iterative prototyping for design validation.
- Work closely with sewing and manufacturing teams to translate designs from concept to production-ready specifications.
- Input specific pattern related and sizing data for detailed tech packs, BOMs, and construction documentation.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:- Seven plus (+7) years of Gerber or Lectra CAD experience
- Five plus (+5) year of pattern grading
- Good fundamental knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience using PLM system
- Associates required; Bachelors preferred
- Spanish speaking is a plus
- Proficient in Gerber AccuMark or similar CAD Apparel software, and 2D/3D garment rendering tools.
- Adobe Creative Suite,
- Strong knowledge of pattern grading, fit construction,
- Hands-on experience working with technical fabrics, performance knits, and woven materials.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
