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Senior Apparel Technical Designer

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Job Ref:
SENIO002605
Location:
Corporate Office, 101 NE 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Category:
Fashion Design & Development
Employment Type:
Full Time
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Overview

ABOUT UA/UNIFORM ADVANTAGE BRANDS
At UA Brands, we’re changing the way healthcare and culinary professionals get dressed. For over 40 years, we’ve created stylish, high-performance uniforms designed to empower those on the front lines. Our apparel breaks the mold, combining brilliant design with real-world function. Join a team that values creativity, impact, and community, and help us redefine uniforms that don’t conform.
 
ABOUT THE ROLE

Bring designs to life as a Senior Technical Designer and play a critical role in transforming creative concepts into high-quality, production-ready garments. This role sits at the intersection of apparel design, product development, fit engineering, and manufacturing, ensuring every product meets standards for fit, function, and construction.

You’ll collaborate with design, patternmaking, production, quality, and global vendors to manage the full lifecycle—from initial tech packs to final production approval. If you’re passionate about garment fit, technical specifications, and hands-on sample development, this is a high-impact opportunity to shape product quality and customer experience.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
  • Develop and maintain technical design packages (tech packs) in PLM, including:
    • Flat sketches and technical drawings
    • Measurement specs and grading rules
    • Construction details, tolerances, trims, and labeling placement
  • Partner with patternmakers to ensure accuracy in fit, balance, and garment construction; review and refine patterns as needed
  • Manage communication with domestic and overseas factories/vendors, including:
    • Sending tech packs and updates
    • Reviewing samples and size sets
    • Providing fit comments and approvals through production stages
  • Lead fit sessions on live models and dress forms:
    • Evaluate fit, proportion, and construction
    • Pin, photograph, and document revisions
    • Update tech packs with detailed feedback
  • Oversee sample development and style tracking using Excel or workflow tools to ensure timelines and production calendars are met
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with:
    • Design teams to align on fit, intent, and product vision
    • Production and Quality teams to ensure manufacturability and consistency
    • Customer insights teams to analyze returns and improve fit performance
  • Evaluate returned or high-return styles by reviewing physical samples from the warehouse and identifying construction or fit improvements
  • Ensure size consistency and grading accuracy across categories and brands
  • Maintain organized systems for sample tracking, approvals, and documentation
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
  • 7+ years of experience in technical design, apparel product development, or garment construction
  • Strong expertise in:
    • Patternmaking, grading, and fit analysis
    • Garment construction and manufacturing processes (including offshore production)
  • Advanced experience with PLM systems (Product Lifecycle Management)
  • Proficiency in:
    • Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop (technical sketches)
    • Microsoft Excel & Office Suite
  • Deep understanding of the apparel development lifecycle (concept to production)
  • Experience working with factories, suppliers, and trim development (preferred)
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines in a fast-paced retail or apparel environment
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
  • Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Apparel Design, Fashion Design, Product Development, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Please include a link to work samples or a portfolio if available. 

WHERE YOU’LL WORK
OFFICE-BASED – Fort Lauderdale Headquarters
Just a short distance from the beautiful Fort Lauderdale beaches, our home base of South Florida is a perfect reflection of our customer population and culturally rich and diverse team. These on-site, business-critical roles are the backbone of our success. Join other team members in the spacious Quad for lunch or enjoy our ongoing team member activities.  
 
PLENTY OF BENEFITS TOO 
UA BRANDS offers a full range of benefits, allowing you the opportunity to customize a benefits package that addresses both your health and financial needs. 
  • Medical and Pharmacy Coverage
  • Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program – self-care and support for life’s everyday challenges
  • Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching - Save for your future
  • Short & Long Term Disability – Company Paid
  • Accident, Hospital Care, and Critical Illness Insurance – Protect your Income
  • Legal Insurance and ID Theft Protection
  • Nationwide Pet Insurance
  • Holiday Pay
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off – Life Balance
  • Volunteer Time Off – Make an Impact
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Referral Program - Get paid to work with Friends
  • Free Parking at the Downtown Corporate Office
  • Regular Social Activities and Events – Mandatory Fun
  • See more of the benefits we offer 
UA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 
As an employee of any UA Brands division, you will be part of an established and dynamic organization. We believe that success starts from within, and we are seeking individuals who thrive in an environment that encourages and supports self-management. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at UA Brands will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. UA Brands does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. UA Brands will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.  

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