Technical Designer

CSC Generation

Technical Designer managing product development from first proto to production for outdoor apparel brands at Backcountry. Focusing on fit standards, quality expectations, and driving 3D product development adoption.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeCottonwood Heights • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in 3D product development and garment fit processes, with a strong focus on managing product specifications and ensuring quality standards throughout the product lifecycle. Proficient in utilizing advanced design tools and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance.

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3D Product DevelopmentGarment Fit Process ManagementAdobe Illustrator ProficiencyPatternmaking ExperienceManufacturing Process Knowledge

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Hard Skills

3D ToolsFit ValidationTechnical Construction SketchesGraded MeasurementsProduct Development LifecycleConstruction TechniquesCost EstimationISO CalloutsPLM SystemsOptitex

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsAttention to DetailFollow-Through on Deliverables

Tools & Technologies

Adobe IllustratorMS OfficeGerberBrowzwearCLO 3D

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Apparel or Related Field

Industry Keywords

Garment Industry ExperienceOutdoor ApparelFit and ConstructionProduct Lifecycle CalendarTechnical Risks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive adoption and advancement of 3D product development within the Technical Design team, serving as a beta tester for new tools including AI, workflows, and processes to improve speed, accuracy, and fit validation.
Manage multiple products from conception through development and start of production, ensuring brand quality standards and design intent are maintained.
Own the fit process end-to-end: schedule and lead fittings, review and measure prototypes and sales samples for workmanship, construction, fit, and production feasibility, and communicate findings to factories.
Build product specifications including full graded measurements and detailed technical construction sketches with ISO callouts using Adobe Illustrator and 3D tools.
Collaborate with Design on tech pack development, ensuring specs, measurements, and construction details are accurately maintained from first proto to production.
Evaluate garment construction, fabric performance, trim functionality, and manufacturing methods to recommend improvements that enhance product performance and customer experience.
Recommend construction techniques that meet design expectations and engineer products to pre-determined gross margin targets, including pre-cost estimates through final cost.
Partner with the sourcing team to ensure products meet cost targets and identify technical risks early in development to proactively minimize delays.
Maintain daily communication with factories to ensure integrity of design-approved prototypes, respond to technical questions, correct factory patterns, and apply grade rules as necessary.
Support product lifecycle calendar milestones by driving timely sample reviews, fit approvals, and production readiness.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in apparel or related field, or equivalent experience.
5–7 years of garment industry experience, with emphasis on outdoor apparel fit and construction.
Patternmaking experience using Optitex, Gerber, Browzwear, CLO 3D, or similar software.
Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and the full product development lifecycle.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (sketching), MS Office (Word, Excel), and PLM systems.
Ability to apply technical knowledge across various apparel categories and size ranges.
Exceptional written, verbal, and in-person communication skills with the ability to articulate fit issues and present solutions to diverse stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail with outstanding follow-through on deliverables and deadlines.
Current passport and willingness to travel internationally and domestically up to 30%.
Availability for after-hours meetings with overseas factories.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off policies
401(k) match
Medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies
Employee discounts across our portfolio of brands