BRUNT Workwear

Workwear

ApparelTechnicalDesigner

$85–110k North Reading, Massachusetts, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Apparel Technical Designer at BRUNT Workwear. Skills: Tech Pack Development, Fit Sessions, Vendor Communication. Develop tech packs. Design functional silhouette solutions”

Industry & Context.

Workwear
Problems you'll solve

Evaluate feasibility; Flag construction risks; Propose workable solutions; Analyze samples; Resolve production challenges; Create contingency plans

Eligibility Requirements

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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