Apparel Technical Designer

Qurate Retail Group

Tech Designer supporting QVC with Technical Product Development for apparel across multiple brands. Creating tech packs and ensuring quality standards in garment production.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeWest Chester • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support product lifecycle from concept through final production approval
Attend development meetings with designers/merchants and vendors to understand vision/concept and provide technical guidance and direction
Build detailed tech packs in PLM system to send to vendors utilizing designer's initial flat sketch, BOM & specific construction to create garments
Attend proto fittings/product review meetings to ensure desired aesthetic and measurements are met and update all necessary changes in PLM
Maintain consistency in fit aesthetic for each brand
Develop, update and utilize library of blocks and patterns to ensure standards are being met to support best fit and to expedite the production process
Lead all fit sessions
Fit garments weekly to meet QVC standards and brand integrity
Ability to adjust patterns, analyze garment construction and expertise
Measure samples, compare construction and overall execution vs. tech pack requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in fashion design or related program
Minimum 6-8 years industry experience with-in Technical Design
Understanding of Technical Design process and product construction
Knowledge of how product is sourced, developed and marketed
Must understand how to work in PLM System
Strong pattern-making, grading, draping skills
Knowledge of garment construction and fitting skills
Proficiency in PC operation, MS office and Excel, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator software
Exceptional communication and presentation skills and ability to understand how to adapt presentation for international cultures
Required to travel to meet with vendors and suppliers as part of the product development process
Potential for international multi-market travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive compensation
paid time off
employee assistance program
parental leave
paid volunteer hours
amazing company discounts
health care benefits starting on day 1
401(k)
tuition reimbursement benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical designpattern-makinggradingdrapinggarment constructionfitting skillsproduct lifecycle managementtech pack developmentmeasurement analysisproduct sourcing

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsadaptabilityleadershipcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in fashion design