3h ago

Technical Designer - Competition Swim

Portland, Oregon

$75k-$110k / yearest.

full-timeseniorretail

🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll lead the technical development of competition and performance swimwear for a major apparel company, translating design intent into impeccably built garments. Your core impact will be driving cost-effective, scalable solutions while ensuring fit, quality, and World Aquatics compliance. This role offers the chance to work on elite-level suits with advanced construction techniques.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Drive end-to-end technical development of competition swimwear
  • Partner with Design to interpret concepts using 3D development tools
  • Build and maintain comprehensive tech packs and specs
  • Lead fit approvals and provide technical direction to vendors

📋 Requirements

  • 5+ years of technical design experience in performance swimwear
  • Expertise in World Aquatics-compliant competition swimsuit development
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Optitex, and Browzwear (or similar 3D software)
  • Strong knowledge of pattern making, grading, and marker efficiency

✨ Nice to Have

  • Experience with ultrasonic welding and bonded seams
  • Knowledge of compression mapping and seam sealing
  • Familiarity with PLM systems

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🩺 Comprehensive Health plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 💰 401(k) with company match and Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
  • 🏖️ Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • 📚 Tuition Reimbursement and Member Assistance Program
  • 👗 Associate Clothing Discounts across all brands

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

  1. 1Phone Screen· 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interview· 60 min
  3. 3Portfolio Review· 45 min
  4. 4Offer· 30 min
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