Technical Design Coordinator at Vantage Apparel

Description

  What sets us apart?

• Competitive compensation plan, base salary, and annual incentive
• Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, short term and long- term disability and wellness programs
• 401-k plan with company match
• Comprehensive Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Flexible work model
• Collaborative and Innovative work environment

COMPANY OVERVIEW 

Vantage Apparel is the nation’s top source for custom logo apparel, serving as the premier choice of renowned global brands. Established in 1977, we have consistently demonstrated B2B innovation in the promotional apparel industry and earned the prestigious designation of one of the “Best Places to Work” in our field. In 2024, our commitment to excellence in apparel decoration was underscored by consecutive securing the 28th PPAI Gold Pyramid award for embroidery, consistently recognized in ASI Counselor® Magazine’s Top 40 company, and the PPAI Gold Pyramid for Marketing content. These honors affirm our persistent dedication to setting industry standards. 

ROLE HIGHLIGHTS

The Technical Design Coordinator plays an important role in maintaining the high standards of garment quality and integrity throughout the production lifecycle. Key responsibilities include evaluating garment specifications, overseeing sample development, coordinating production activities, and ensuring design accuracy through proactive communication with global factories. Additionally, this role involves generating comprehensive technical packages (techpaks), managing approvals for labels and trims, and actively supporting new product development initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Evaluate garment specifications, fit, and construction across pre-production, top of production, and new development samples.
• Track activities related to production, duplication and custom development.
• Schedule and attend fittings, develop garment size, construction specs and grading.
• Generate techpaks (CAD illustrations, BOM's, construction / label details), distributing them internally and globally.
• Communicate technical requirements with global factories to ensure design accuracy and integrity.
• Support the approval process for new product development from design through initial delivery.
• Customize and update techpaks for existing and new styles as required.
• Ship reference garments, color swatches, and accessories, maintaining detailed tracking documents.
• Attend continuing education and training programs focused on color rating, fibers, technical design, and other relevant      topics to support professional development.
• Assist the QA Lab Supervisor as needed in day-to-day production approvals based on workload.
• Manage timely approvals for labels, hangtags, accessories, and trims.
• Track and report on sourcing and production-related functions and processes.
• special projects as assigned by the Manager.

Requirements

 Ideal Candidate Profile 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• The ability to collaborate as a team player and interact successfully with people at all levels within and outside of the organization in support of larger goals and objectives. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• The ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously. 
• A high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management.
• Exceptional knowledge of garment construction. 
• Proven ability to communicate creative solutions with confidence, ease and clarity.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE COMPUTER SKILLS

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in fashion/Technical Design or a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

COMPUTER SKILLS   

Demonstrated high proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. 

CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES 

May be required to have a valid driver’s license and meet Vantage Driver Approval requirements.

At Vantage Apparel we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other legally protected status.