Senior Swimwear Technical Designer

You’ll have meaningful ownership of fit and technical execution, partnering with creative and production teams to turn design concepts into comfortable, consistent, production-ready swimwear.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own technical development of swimwear styles from early samples through production.


• Lead live-model fittings and translate fit observations into clear, actionable corrections.


• Build accurate tech packs, measurements, grading specifications, sketches, and construction details.


• Evaluate patterns, stretch materials, elastics, linings, and specialized swimwear construction.


• Partner with Design to protect the aesthetic while improving fit, support, comfort, and manufacturability.


• Communicate directly with domestic and international factories to resolve technical and quality issues.


• Help strengthen fit consistency and technical standards across seasonal collections.

REQUIREMENTS

• 9+ years of technical design experience, with significant swimwear expertise.


• Advanced knowledge of swimwear fit, patternmaking, grading, construction, and stretch fabric behavior.


• Proven experience leading fittings and communicating technical corrections to factories and pattern makers.


• Experience with domestic and international production, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and StyleCAD is a plus.


• Knowledge of knits or performance apparel is also valuable.