Senior Swim Technical Designer

The People Brand

. Lead technical development of swimwear from prototype through production .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeCalifornia • United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in swimwear technical design, including fit, construction, and patternmaking, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize product development and maintain high-quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Design ExperienceSwimwear Fit ExpertiseGarment Grading KnowledgeTechnical Communication SkillsProficiency in Adobe Illustrator

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Hard Skills

Fit Session LeadershipPatternmakingConstruction DetailsMeasurement StandardsTechnical SketchingStretch Fabrication KnowledgeQuality EvaluationTechnical DocumentationGradingFit Corrections

Soft Skills

Collaborative Team PlayerAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsSolutions-Oriented MindsetMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAdobe PhotoshopStyleCADTechnical Trackers

Industry Keywords

Apparel Product Development LifecycleSwimwear ConstructionPerformance ApparelDomestic and International FactoriesPattern Engineers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical development of swimwear from prototype through production
Create and maintain comprehensive tech packs, including technical sketches, POMs, grading, tolerances, construction details, and callouts
Lead live-model fit sessions and drive fit corrections and technical decision-making
Measure and evaluate prototype, fit, PP, and TOP samples for fit, construction, workmanship, and execution
Communicate detailed fit comments and construction revisions to domestic and international vendors
Partner with Design to preserve creative intent while optimizing fit, comfort, support, functionality, and manufacturability
Collaborate with Product Development, Production, and Sourcing to resolve technical and quality issues throughout development
Maintain consistency in fit, grading, construction, and technical standards across the swimwear assortment
Recommend construction improvements that enhance quality, durability, functionality, and cost efficiency
Build relationships with overseas factories, pattern engineers, and cross-functional partners
Maintain accurate development trackers, technical documentation, and sample status updates
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members
Participate in calls with international vendors outside traditional office hours as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

9+ years of technical design experience, with significant expertise in swimwear
Deep knowledge of swimwear fit, construction, patternmaking, and grading
Expert understanding of stretch fabrications, linings, elastics, bonding, and specialty swimwear construction
Proven experience leading fit sessions and making technical decisions balancing aesthetics, fit, functionality, and manufacturability
Strong knowledge of garment grading, measurement standards, and pattern engineering
Experience working directly with domestic and international factories and pattern makers
Strong technical communication skills, including fit photos, technical sketches, pattern diagrams, and detailed fit comments
Thorough understanding of the apparel product development lifecycle from concept through production
Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple development timelines in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop
StyleCAD or similar pattern software experience is a plus
Experience across knits and/or performance apparel in addition to swimwear is highly desirable
Collaborative, solutions-oriented team player with exceptional attention to detail