Technical Designer / Patternmaker

CHAMPRO is a growing branded manufacturer & distributor of team sports equipment and apparel. We are privately owned and have been delivering high-value, traditional & innovative athletic equipment and apparel via outstanding, integrity-driven customer service for thirty-five years. We are currently looking for a talented ***Apparel Technical Designer/Pattern Maker***.

### **Position:**

This role will be responsible for all aspects of the apparel process from design creation & pattern making to production while communicating with our overseas suppliers and factories This is a full-time position for a mid-level candidate who is meticulous, detailed, and driven by the technical aspect of the design process. We are searching for a passionate individual that is an out of box thinker who can collaborate with the existing team, outside vendors and across all levels of our organization.

### **Essential Duties & Responsibilities:**

* Work with management to assist in new product development and existing product modifications.
* Work closely with PLM’s to achieve product goals established to meet the market demands.
* Cultivate and manage the technical specification packages.
* Develop fit and production patterns in LECTRA MODARIS.
* Request, evaluate and approve all prototype, fit, PP and TOP samples to determine compliance of specs, construction, quality and design intent.
* Illustrate meticulous pattern corrections and style comments to communicate accurate & precise information to overseas vendors and production.
* Create markers for costing and production in LECTRA DIAMINO.
* Partner with Quality Control to review production garment(s).
* Conduct competitor analysis studies.

### **Skills & Qualifications:**

* Degree in apparel manufacturing, product development, apparel design related field or equal on the job experience
* 3+ years’ experience as a Technical Designer
* Proficiency in electronic pattern systems Adobe Illustrator, PLM Systems, Modaris or Accumark
* Advanced knowledge of target design specs, POM’s and grading
* Must have technical knowledge of garment construction, fabrics and tech pack
* General knowledge of cotton, polyester and spandex fibers, as well as, yarns, knits and woven
* Ability to machine sew development samples when needed
* Advanced ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to ensure deliveries are met
* Proactive, self-motivated, advanced knowledge of how to delegate and still meet deadlines with "get it done" attitude
* Advanced attention to detail and mistakes and problem-solving skills
* Experience in Athletic team sports a “plus”

**Company Culture:**

We are proud to offer eligible associates a full-range of benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability, 401K, Profit Sharing, paid time off, holidays, and reimbursement toward gym membership fees. A collaborative atmosphere working together to exceed our customers’ expectations, as well as, an Equal Opportunity Employer bringing together diverse individuals to develop new and innovative solutions.