BRUNT Workwear
Workwear
ApparelTechnicalDesigner
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“Apparel Technical Designer at BRUNT Workwear. Skills: Tech Pack Development, Fit Sessions, Vendor Communication. Develop tech packs. Design functional silhouette solutions”
Industry & Context.
Evaluate feasibility; Flag construction risks; Propose workable solutions; Analyze samples; Resolve production challenges; Create contingency plans
Visit factory sites
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4–6 years apparel technical design experience, Adobe Illustrator proficiency, PLM software proficiency, Microsoft Excel proficiency
Nice to Have
Denim fabrication and construction experience, 3D design tools familiarity, Workwear, outdoor, or performance categories experience
What You'll Do.
Design functional silhouette solutions
Communicate design intent
Maintain version control
Flag construction risks
Propose workable solutions
Analyze samples against spec sheets
Communicate precise corrections
Ensure fit standards reflect demands
Document fit comments
Capture wear test adjustments
Align on final changes
Serve as technical point of contact
Approve proto samples
Approve pre-production samples
Provide clear feedback
Resolve production challenges
Develop graded measurement specs
Uphold quality control standards
Research new construction methods
Research fabrications
Research production technologies
Collaborate with Product Merchant
Collaborate with Design teams
Collaborate with Sourcing teams
Align on seasonal timelines
Align on milestone deliverables
Align on product intent
Contribute to line reviews
Contribute to proto reviews
Contribute to fit sessions
Advocate for construction solutions
Create contingency plans
Keep projects on track
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; International factory partners; Product Merchant; Consumer Insights; Sourcing teams; Design teams
Communication Scope
Convey detailed specifications
Process & Methodology
Version control, Development cycle tracking, Seasonal calendar management
Full Job Description
We’re leading the way in redefining the workwear category. Our mission is to engineer better boots and apparel for our country’s tradesmen and women by working directly with real workers to learn what they actually need to execute their jobs. The BRUNT team is not only devoted to improving on the old workwear standards, but we’re also creating a community that tradesmen and women can call their own. From our weekly hangouts at the BRUNT Garage, to hosting events across the country, we’re all about getting boots on the ground and building something real with the BRUNT crew. WHAT YOU’LL DO: BRUNT is a fast-growing workwear brand built for the trades, and we're looking for a detail-obsessed, technically sharp Apparel Technical Designer to own initial design through construction, and quality of our Bottoms, Denim, and Outerwear product lines. 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. Your work ensures that what we design is exactly what gets built, and that it performs when it matters most. You'll serve as the creative and technical backbone of our product creation process translating creative concepts into precise, production-ready packages and shepherding every style from first proto to bulk approval with an expert eye and zero tolerance for shortcuts. HOW YOU’LL DO IT: Tech Pack Development 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 metic
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