Associate Technical Designer FT

Position: Associate Technical Designer – Apparel & Related AccessoriesReports To: Director of Technical DesignFLSA Status: ExemptSUMMARY: The Associate Technical Designer will support and contribute to the Technical Design team by ensuring apparel products meet brand standards for fit, construction, grading, and design execution from development through production. This role takes increased ownership in fit sessions, sample evaluation, vendor communication, and technical documentation. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, proactively identifies issues and solutions, and collaborates effectively with cross-functional partners to maintain product integrity throughout the development cycle.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesPartner closely with Product Development and Technical Design to create, update, and maintain tech packs, including measurement specs, construction details, and graded rulesLead initial sample measurements and evaluate garments for accuracy, construction quality, and adherence to brand fit standardsParticipate actively in fit sessions—providing fit input, capturing detailed notes, and drafting clear fit comments to vendorsAssist in managing and maintaining fit standards, including block measurements, construction guidelines, and grading consistency across stylesCommunicate effectively and in a timely manner with internal teams and external vendors regarding fit comments, technical corrections, timelines, and sample statusCollaborate with Product Development, Merchandising, and Design to ensure technical feasibility and support special projects or product initiativesSpecific ResponsibilitiesPrepare, measure, and review fit samples before fittings, assessing them against previous comments, specs, and brand expectations.Track and manage all sample requests, incoming samples, approvals, and outstanding needs throughout the development cycle.Maintain and organize the sample library, pattern archive, and technical documentation for assigned categories.Coordinate with cross-functional partners to schedule and prepare fit sessions, including assisting with fit model booking and tracking attendance.Assist in identifying potential pattern, construction, or grading issues and propose initial solutions for review by senior technical design team membersPerform additional duties as assigned to support the Technical Design departmentExperience/EducationFashion Design or related degree and/or experience2-5 Years of experience working in a design/development environment or related roleStrong proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePointStrong skills in Adobe Illustrator and experience with other Adobe Creative Cloud applications a plusSolid understanding of fit, garment construction, sample measuring, and patternsExperience working in or exposure to a PLM system; familiarity with 2D or 3D pattern software preferredHighly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently while managing multiple styles and deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical information to vendors and cross-functional partnersPhysical DemandsRegularly required to sit, talk, use repetitive motion, type, and hearFrequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle and feel, and reach with hands and arms.Occasionally required to bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and reach overheadOccasionally lift and/or move up to 30 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance; for color a minimum of average rating on the Munsell Farnsworth 100 Hue Color Discrimination Test.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Equal Employment OpportunityAs a Federal Contractor, First Tactical, LLC., abides by the requirements of 41 CFR60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). First Tactical, LLC., is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. First Tactical, LLC., hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. First Tactical, LLC., will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.ITAR RequirementsTo conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at First Tactical, LLC., must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C.1157-1158.