Bruntworkwear
Apparel Technical Designer
North Reading, MA
Sponsorship not specified$85k-$110kDetected 51 days ago
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About the role
- We're leading the way in redefining the workwear category.
- Every product you touch will be built for the trade worker the carpenter, electrician, plumber, and laborer who demands gear that can keep up with the hardest days on the job site.
- This range reflects the base salary that we reasonably expect to pay for this position at the time of posting.
Responsibilities
- Design functional silhouette solutions for the trade worker capturing key functionality outlined in the product brief.
- Build and maintain comprehensive, production-ready tech packs for all assigned Bottoms, Denim, and Outerwear styles including detailed technical flat sketches, graded measurement charts, construction specifications, bills of materials (BOM), and hardware callouts
- Ensure all tech packs clearly communicate design intent, workwear performance requirements, and construction standards to international factory partners
- Maintain meticulous version control and documentation throughout the development cycle
- Partner with Product Merchant and Consumer Insights early in the brief process to evaluate feasibility, flag construction risks, and propose workable solutions before development kicks off
- Lead and own all fit sessions for assigned categories from initial proto to buy ready evaluating garments on live fit models for fit, drape, mobility, and functionality specific to trade work environments
- Analyze samples against spec sheets, identifying pattern issues and construction discrepancies, and communicating precise corrections to factory partners
- Document all fit comments clearly and efficiently to minimize revision cycles and protect the development calendar
- Partner with Consumer Insights during the wear test phase to capture any necessary adjustments to fit or function and align with product merchants on final changes.
- Your work ensures that what we design is exactly what gets built, and that it performs when it matters most.
Requirements
- Deep, hands-on knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, fabric behavior, and grading principles
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator for technical flat sketching precise, clean, and production-ready
- Experience with PLM software for tech pack management and development tracking
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for spec management and measurement charting
- 4-6 years of apparel technical design experience, with a strong focus on Bottoms, Denim, and/or Outerwear workwear, outdoor, or performance categories strongly preferred
- Familiarity with 3D design tools (CLO 3D, Browzwear) is a plus
- Strong communicator able to clearly document and convey detailed specifications to cross-functional teams and international vendors
- Deadline-driven, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple styles simultaneously in a fast-paced seasonal calendar
- A genuine appreciation for the trade worker consumer understanding the physical demands of the job and how good construction directly impacts their day
Nice to have
- Experience with denim fabrication and construction is a meaningful plus wash development, rigid vs. stretch denim, and workwear-specific denim standards
Skills
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact with factories and suppliers throughout the development process
- Review and approve lab dips, proto samples, fit samples, and pre-production samples providing clear, actionable feedback at every stage
- Visit factory and production sites as needed to ensure bulk production aligns with approved standards
Compensation
- $85,000 - $110,000 USD
- No matter what experience you have within our industry we encourage you to apply. At BRUNT, we believe that a strong crew is assembled with people from different backgrounds.
- We look for individuals who thrive on challenges, will be passionate about our brand, and believe that teamwork is necessary for success. Show us how your experiences have shaped you and how you can contribute to BRUNT. We can't wait to hear from you!
- This range reflects the base salary that we reasonably expect to pay for this position at the time of posting.
- The anticipated salary range for this role is:
Benefits
- Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Retirement: 401(k) plan with Company Match.
- Paid Time Off: 15 days of PTO, plus 11 paid holidays and sick leave.
- Incentives: Performance-based bonus eligibility and Equity if applicable.
Company info
- At BRUNT, we believe that a strong crew is assembled with people from different backgrounds.
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