Torrid

Technical Designer - Intimates

Torrid$78K — $98K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in technical design, pattern making, or quality assurance.
  • High School Diploma required; 4-year degree in fashion merchandising/design preferred.
  • Desirable experience in technical design specifically for Intimates.
  • Retail or garment manufacturing experience is a plus.
  • Proficient with Adobe Illustrator, MS Word, and Excel.
  • Experience with PLM systems preferred.
  • Deep understanding of fit, pattern grading, and garment construction.

Responsibilities

  • Own fit, construction, quality, and consistency for product categories from development to production.
  • Partner with Design and Product Development to maintain design intent and manufacturability.
  • Communicate with vendors to correct fit, specifications, and resolve technical issues.
  • Lead fittings with cross-functional partners, making confident and expert decisions.
  • Ensure technical information is accurate within the PLM system.
  • Work closely with Product Development to meet approval deadlines.
  • Organize fit samples and maintain work-in-progress spreadsheets.

Benefits

  • Inclusive culture that encourages personal authenticity.
  • Comprehensive wellness package including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Generous 50% discount for employees plus access to exclusive sales.
  • Up to 32 hours of paid volunteer time for community service.
  • Tuition reimbursement program available.
  • Employee Assistance Program offering legal, financial, and mental health support.
  • Discounts on cell phone plans, electronics, and entertainment tickets.
  • Pet insurance for employees’ pets.
  • Opportunities for career growth and learning alongside industry leaders.
Full Job Description
The Technical Designer oversees the technical product development process and ensures consistency in fit, construction, and quality across assigned product categories. This role is responsible for developing apparel specifications, attending weekly fittings and cross-functional meetings, and issuing fit comments, while maintaining daily communication with vendors. Position is a hybrid-schedule. What You'll Do: • Own fit, construction, quality, and consistency for assigned product categories from development through production. • Partner with Design and Product Development to ensure design intent is maintained while achieving optimal fit and manufacturability • Communicate directly with vendors to provide fit corrections, specifications, resolve technical issues, and ensure execution aligns with standards • Lead fittings with cross-functional partners in attendance and make independent decisions with confidence and technical expertise. • Ensure current, accurate, and complete technical information is housed within PLM system. • Partner closely with Product Development to track and maintain approval deadlines. • Maintain organized fit samples and WIP spreadsheets. • Support and provide coverage for Technical Design team as needed. What You'll Need: • Minimum 5 years of experience in technical design, pattern making, or quality assurance, or a combination of education and work experience. • High School Diploma required a four (4)-year college degree in fashion merchandising/design preferred. • Previous technical design experience in Intimates is highly desirable. • Previous retail or garment manufacturing experience preferred. • Strong computer skills, including Adobe Illustrator, MS Word, and Excel. • PLM experience preferred. • Comprehensive knowledge of fit, balance, pattern grading, garment construction/production, fabrics, and fabric performance. • Effectively manages deadlines, prioritizes workload, adapts to change, and maintains composure under pressure. What You'll Get: • A culture where people are accepted and encouraged to be who they are. • Competitive compensation, 401k with company matching contribution, plus potential to earn company performance-based bonuses. • Comprehensive wellness package including medical, dental, vision, and a Flexible Spending Account • Generous 50% employee discount and access to employee-only sales. • Support the causes you're passionate about. We pay you up to 32 hours annually for volunteering your time in the community. • Tuition reimbursement program • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Aimed at helping employees address a variety of personal and family issues including legal financial consultations, mental health services and more. • Discounts on cell phones, and computer purchases, entertainment tickets and more. • Pet insurance for your fur babies. • Work and learn alongside industry-leading executives while making huge strides in impacting the lives of women. • You'll be challenged and grow. Opportunity for upward mobility is available at all levels of the organization. Salary range: $78,000-$98,000

About Torrid

Torrid LLC is an American women's retail chain formerly owned by Hot Topic. While it is still owned by Sycamore Partners, owners of Hot Topic, in 2015 the company branched off to become Torrid, LLC. The store offers plus-size clothing and accessories for women size 10-30. Torrid began operations in April 2001.
Learn more about Torrid
Size
10,000 employees
Market Cap
$288.9 million
Industry
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+14.8%
NASDAQ

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