Madison 88, Ltd. · 23 hours ago
3D - Technical Designer
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yrMadison 88, Ltd. is a leader in accessories specializing in Knit Headwear. They are seeking an experienced Technical Designer to manage product creation, construction, fit, and quality for assigned brands, collaborating with various teams to ensure technical execution and consistency in production timelines.
Responsibilities
Own product construction and execution based on the product brief, materials, and manufacturing capabilities
Work in partnership with the Product Business Development (PBD) team in translating the buyer’s tech packs and converting information into PSIs within the internal PLM system
Create, maintain, and update technical information and measurement sets in the PLM system for owned Brands
Understand construction and material impact on costing and provide recommendations for construction/material adjustments to meet the product brief
Support Technical Design (TD) team in creating technical specifications during peak periods
Check-in samples for owned Brands reviewing for fit, trim, and construction per the product brief
Understand timelines and have a sense of urgency in sample turn times
Support sample check-ins and document fit, trim, and construction feedback during peak periods
Lead tech pack hand-off meetings to the overseas merchandising team and factory for assigned brands
Attend 1st piece reviews with the overseas merchandising team
Collaborate with product development and overseas teams to ensure alignment on product construction and timelines
Participate in Brand meetings for seasonal kick-off, promoting conversation around technical construction details in alignment with brand initiatives
Support PBD team in compiling trend and market research with a construction and materials lens
Build seasonal trend presentations, specific to assigned accounts, using tools like 3D Apex, In-Design, AI, Photoshop, Canva, etc
Prepares CAD/3D designs for assigned accounts, as needed, for presentations and sample requests (proto/SMS)
Train in 3D design and contribute to pushing the 3D program to its full potential through Research and Development
Proactively provide suggestions on how to execute the product in the highest quality and competitive price point, aligning with the product brief
Support product/decoration innovation through research and development
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of knit structures and knit constructions
Knowledge of fibers, yarns, knitting, and cut/sew knits, and ballcaps
Ability to create technical specification package based on measurement sets, inspiration images, and product brief
Ability to spec products, read and understand fit comments to make corrections and effectively communicate to the factory
Proactively tackles challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset, taking initiative to drive effective and practical outcomes
Product risk assessment skills: can identify product risks in manufacturing and troubleshoot
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task, self-manage and work independently
Effective communicator and collaborative team player
Able to deconstruct and reconstruct the product
Experience with AI/automation design render tools
Proficient in computer skills including Excel, Adobe Creative Suite; training provided for internal PLM & 3D systems
Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Positive attitude with a passion for the outdoor, fashion, and knitwear industries
Background in 3D design system, specific background in Apex Shimaseiki a plus
Have a design eye
Bachelor's Degree is required, preferably in design or product development fields
Company
Madison 88, Ltd.
Madison 88 is a leader in accessories specializing in Knit Headwear.
Founded in 2003
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase