Senior Technical Designer (Menswear) at GrowthWise Search Partners

Bring your menswear expertise to a company where craftsmanship, collaboration, and family values define the culture. This is an opportunity to join a family-owned fashion manufacturing company based in Fort Worth, Texas, where your technical design precision will shape high-quality men's apparel worn across the country. Work alongside creative and production teams that value tradition, innovation, and excellence in design. As the Senior Technical Designer for menswear, you will be part of a team that takes pride in designing garments that combine comfort, style, and durability — while having your technical expertise recognized and respected every step of the way.

Senior Technical Designer (Menswear) – Your Job Duties
You will oversee all technical aspects of menswear product development, from concept through production, ensuring garment fit, construction, and quality standards align with brand and market expectations.

You will:

• Create and maintain technical packages (tech packs) including detailed specifications, construction notes, and BOMs
• Review design sketches and translate them into technical specifications for production
• Conduct fittings on live models and mannequins, communicating fit comments to pattern makers and factories
• Collaborate with design, product development, and sourcing teams to ensure design intent is maintained through final production
• Troubleshoot pattern and construction issues, recommending solutions to improve quality and efficiency
• Manage garment grading, pattern corrections, and measurements for all men's product categories
• Communicate directly with domestic and overseas factories regarding technical specifications, pattern revisions, and production approvals
• Approve samples and pre-production garments for fit, fabrication, and quality
• Track sample development calendars to ensure deadlines are met across multiple programs
  

Senior Technical Designer (Menswear) – You Have (Required Skills, Experience & Team Fit)
You have:

• Prior experience as a Technical Designer, Fit Specialist, or Pattern Engineer within the menswear apparel category
• Strong understanding of garment construction, patternmaking, and fabric behavior
• Proficiency with technical design software such as Gerber, or Clo3D, and PLM systems
• Prior experience working with factories on pattern approvals, construction methods, and quality standards
• Knowledge of size specifications, grading, and fit for men's apparel across various product types (woven shirts, denim, outerwear, and knits)
• A detail-oriented mindset, with a strong ability to communicate technical feedback both visually and verbally
• A collaborative work style, able to partner cross-functionally with design, sourcing, and production teams
  

Senior Technical Designer (Menswear) – You Might Have

• Experience with Centric PLM system
• Experience with Clo3D development tool
  

Senior Technical Designer (Menswear) – Benefits for You

• Base salary starting range is $70,000 to $95,000, commensurate with experience
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401k with company contribution
• Paid holidays, paid time off, supplemental life, supplemental insurances, and more (including a retail clothing discount and stipend!)
• This role is in the office, Monday through Friday