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Sr. Technical Designer - Swim & Active

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Sept 2025

💰 $119,947/yr($101,900/yr – $119,947/yr)

About the role

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Co-created in Los Angeles, Pacsun inspires the next generation of youth, building community at the intersection of fashion, music, art and sport. Pacsun is a leading lifestyle brand offering an exclusive collection of the most relevant brands and styles such as adidas, Brandy Melville, Essentials Fear of God, our own brands, and many more.

Our Pacsun community believes in and understands the importance of using our voice, platform, and resources to inspire and bring about positive development. Through our PacCares program, we are committed to our responsibility in using our platform to drive change and take action on the issues important to our community. Join the Pacsun Community.

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About the Job:

To manage the fit and construction process for quality garments leading to on time delivery.

A day in the life, what you’ll be doing:

Manage and supervise assigned Technical Designer/s
Lead/direct fit session on live model with cross-functional teams (Design/Merchants/Product Development) to evaluate garment fit, constructions and styling details
Ability to articulate the fit issues and present solutions during the fit session to cross functional teams
Accountable to resolve fit issues and to clearly communicate to vendors via PLM system, illustrator and/or pattern corrections w/in a 24-72 hour turn time
Accurately apply grade rules and make pattern corrections
Take ownership to maintain accuracy of tech pack specs and construction pages
Establish and maintain library of patterns of basic blocks
Establish construction standards for all fabric types
Establish and maintain brand fit, spec and construction consistency
Collaborate with Design in initial stages of tech pack spec development. Translate design sketches and/or sample into spec and construction pages
Review tech packs prior to turn over for accuracy

Performs other related duties as assigned
Travel to Asia as needed

What it takes to Join:

Degree in fashion design, apparel production
Minimum 10 years of proven technical design experience
Minimum 8 years of proven Swim/ Activewear Technical Design experience
Minimum of 5-7 years of pattern making knowledge
Advance knowledge of garment construction, fabric characteristics, garment performance standards
Ability to approve removable pads and swim cup wires
Working knowledge of digital pattern systems, PLM systems, Illustrator and Excel
Demonstrated strong grading knowledge
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Strong prioritization and organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment with a keen sense of urgency
Ability to work as a team member across multiple cross-functional teams
Ability to flex between multiple product categories
Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes and be self-motivated

Developing the Community/ Leadership Qualities:

Operate with the highest level of conduct, integrity, and confidentiality; setting the example for leaders and associates.
Develop and nurture strong cross functional partnerships; driving business results and inspiring a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability.
Serve as a Pacsun advocate in the industry and marketplace.
Recruit, identify, develop, and retain talent that delivers performance excellence.
As a manager, serve as a leader of company culture, norms, and conduct.
Ability to balance a strong management presence with a high level of approachability, encouraging and eliciting associate feedback and interaction.

Salary Range: $101,900 - $119,947

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