{"id":1596689,"url":"https://alion.io/job/sanmar-associate-technical-designer","title":"Associate Technical Designer","company":{"id":47087,"name":"SanMar","domain":"sanmar.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/sanmar","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":null},"role":"Design","role_family":"Design","seniority":"junior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Issaquah, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":32,"max":38,"currency":"USD","period":"hour","gross":null,"usd_annual":76000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":1,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Adobe Illustrator","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-01T16:47:54Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-01","last_verified_at":"2026-10-02T20:47:40Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"At SanMar, the work you do makes a difference.\nWhat's the Short Version?\nThe Associate Technical Designer is responsible for a design product category, and manages daily tasks related to garment fit and specifications. They interpret and translate the vision of designers into the production with minimal supervision.\nWhat Will You Be Doing?\nMaintain standard fit specifications within each category and/or product group to ensure consistency throughout product lines.\nMeasure proto samples to ensure accuracy from vendors; audit and comment on prototypes.\nUtilize existing or new patterns to restructure and enhance the product.\nInitiate fit sessions including model selection, scheduling, and model management.\nReview and fit samples on models - provide support for fit recommendations to Design, Development, and Merchandising teams.\nPrepare and correct patterns per fit intent and fitting comments received.\nCreate and maintain tech packs; update sketches in Adobe Illustrator to keep the most current sketches in tech pack.\nEnsure consistent and organized development documentation is maintained for assigned styles, i.e. tech pack, development style count, and sample tracking reports.\nCreate detailed construction drawings in Adobe Illustrator to communicate design details and construction to factories and team members.\nEffectively communicate technical design specifications, modifications, and due dates to category cross-functional team members.\nCommunicate precisely with overseas branches or direct suppliers on all technical issues and to provide details of garment fit and construction.\nWork closely with suppliers to meet crucial deadlines by providing technical expertise to proceed with sample approval timeline efficiently.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nComply with all policies and standards.\nWhat Are We Looking For?\nBachelor's Degree in design or merchandising, or equivalent experience\nAt least 1 year of experience in Technical Design in apparel industry\nKnowledge of garment construction, material construction and properties, and pattern-making\nAdequate skills and understanding of pattern work assessment\nUnderstanding of the design and development process from inception through production\nStrong information seeking and problem-solving skills\nStrong time management and organizational skills\nAttention to detail and the ability to communicate written and verbal information clearly and effectively\nAbility to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group\nStrong proficiency in computer skills including Excel, Adobe Illustrator, digital photography\nWorking knowledge in Gerber Accumark pattern making system or equivalent pattern making software experiences\nWhat's Our Offer?\nSalary Range: You`ll earn between $32.56 - $38.46 on an hourly basis, depending on experience.\nBonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary.\nPaid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.\nAdditional Benefits:\nComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits\n401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle\nLife insurance\nShort/long-term disability coverage\nPaid maternity/paternity leave\nPet insurance\nWhat Should You Expect?\nHybrid: SanMar's Eastpointe office is located in Issaquah, WA in the Seattle metropolitan area. Employees are required to work in our offices Tuesday through Thursday each week and additional days may be added based on business needs. Our standard working hours are 8:00-5:00 PST. Periodic travel may be required. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods while working on a computer and participating in virtual and in-person meetings. Frequent use of hands for keyboarding and standard office equipment is required. Occasional standing, walking, and reaching may be needed to attend meetings or collaborate in an office setting. The role requires the ability to perform close visual work on a computer for extended periods. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.\nWhy Work at SanMar?\nOur people are at the heart of everything we do. They bring their talent, passion and dedication to work with them every day. Their hard work inspires us and gives us purpose. We love working here together.\nWhether you work in our headquarters, from your home or in one of our distribution centers across North America, we believe that investing in you is just the right thing to do. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and well-being, life balance, career growth and (eventually) retirement.\nSanMar works with brands you already know, like Nike, The North Face and Brooks Brothers, as well as providing industry-leading private label apparel and accessories. Our people come to work excited to do their part, providing clothing that helps people feel that they’re a part of something special.\nHere’s your chance to be a part of this story. If you’re ready to work in a place where your participation matters and your growth is a priority, we’re ready for you.\nSanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nWhoever you are, wherever you’re from, whoever you love or follow in faith, whatever your disability or superpower status, whichever ethnicity or gender you identify with, you are welcome at SanMar.\nSanMar participates in E-Verify.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5586,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":1,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["401k plan","Life insurance"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-01T18:09:14Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":23,"reasons":["conf:11","win:early","comp:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-10-02T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":76000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/sanmar-associate-technical-designer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/sanmar-associate-technical-designer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-03T00:58:24Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":744,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":4256,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-04T00:00:00Z"}}}