Technical Designer- Apparel

Position Summary Lakota Products is a design, distribution, and sourcing company, with over 80 employees, located in Inman, SC. The company specializes in apparel, textiles, marine components, hydrographic film and outdoor recreational accessories. As a subsidiary of the national outdoor retailer, Bass Pro Shops since 2014, the company has experienced high levels of growth year after year and provides talented individuals accelerated career growth within the company.

Lakota Products is currently seeking a self-motivated, highly organized Technical Designer to join the team at Bass Pro Shop’s basecamp. As a technical designer, you will work with the product development, sourcing and merchant teams on new and existing styles to develop tech packs and garment specs for costing and production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with our Product Development/Merchant Team on all new and existing styles to create development tech packs for both costing and production.

Initiate technical sketches, sew details, complete bill of materials, and garment specs, including grading. Must have a strong understanding of grading and grade rules Work closely with the product development/merchant team to ensure all technical design details are incorporated and updated in the production tech packs on newly adopted styles.

• Responsible for all labeling and packaging for all garments.

Work closely with our merchants on new product designs. Experience in PLM to maintain changes and comments. Communicate closely with the factories and merchants on fit and construction issues as they arise. Audit incoming fit, preproduction, and photoshoot garments for quality and accuracy as they are received from the overseas factories.

• Maintain daily contact with factories resolving any questions or potential quality concerns as the factories go through the preproduction and production stages of the garment manufacturing process.
• Responsible for maintaining consistency of fit and quality for the branded product.

Need to have a good understanding of fabrics and trims Good sense of color is a plus

Qualifications:

Must have strong sketching skills Must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel Must be able to manage tight timelines and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously Strong written and verbal communication skills Attention to detail and accuracy is critical Must work well in a team unit Proficient in problem solving; strong math skills

Good organizational skills: ability to prioritize workload 3-5 years’ experience in the apparel manufacturing industry

Full Time Benefits Summary:

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions! Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Voluntary benefits 401k Retirement Savings Paid holidays Paid vacation Paid sick time Bass Pro Cares Fund And more! Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.

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