Lead garment construction and fit as a Senior Technical Designer. Manage digital patterns, collaborate with Design, and mentor junior designers.
Senior Tech Designer
Janji
Somerville, MA
Who We Are
Janji is a performance running brand focused on making the best gear for the longest distance. We are known for providing runners with technical apparel solutions that perform across hundreds of miles.
The Role
We’re looking for a Senior Technical Designer to lead our garment construction, fit, and patternmaking. You will lead our technical design program and shape the future of Janji fit.
What You’ll Do
- Lead fit sessions, analyze results, and update patterns, specs, construction, and grading accordingly.
- Own the creation, modification, and maintenance of digital patterns in Optitex, ensuring ideal fit and design intent.
- Develop and maintain tech packs, receiving apparel designs, and clearly outlining construction and garment measurements.
- Collaborate with Design on translating sketches and concepts into production-ready. patterns and specs, ensuring the design intent is achieved.
- Partner with factories to troubleshoot fit, construction, and quality issues.
- Maintain consistent grading rules and fit standards across all categories.
- Mentor junior team members on technical processes and best practices.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of technical design experience, ideally in performance or outdoor apparel.
- Proficiency in Optitex patternmaking (required, but can learn).
- Deep understanding of garment construction, fit, and grading for knits and wovens.
- Strong technical communication skills for working with overseas factories.
- Excellent organization, problem-solving, and time-management abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, small-team environment.
- Bonus for experience in 3D patternmaking, like CLO.
Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Janji gear allowance
- Generous PTO and flexible hybrid schedule (can be six weeks fully remote)
- Opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing, mission-driven brand
Top Skills
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Optitex
Janji Somerville, Massachusetts, USA Office
285 Washington St, Somerville, Massachusetts, United States, 02143
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