3D Technical Designer, Lead

Founded in 2000, FAM Brands designs, manufactures, and sells men’s and women’s sportswear and active wear apparel to major retailers, big box stores, and specialty boutiques across the country and throughout the world. Our portfolio of proprietary brands features Marika, Wildfox, Three Dots, and Balance Collection, while a partial list of licensing partners includes Orvis, Jessica Simpson, Eddie Bauer, and Woolrich. 

With the capacity to produce over 75 million units per year, our mission continues to be making top-quality apparel accessible to everyone at an impressive value and an irresistible price.

That's the FAM Brands difference.

Job Summary:

The 3D Lead Technical Designer is a senior, hands-on leader who owns fit and spec development for FAM Brands' private label business and brings deep 3D expertise to help implement the technical design department's 3D transformation. This role combines strong pattern, fit, and construction expertise with hands-on Browzwear knowledge — leading private label development from initial fit through development sign-off, mentoring junior and mid-level technical designers, and putting 3D workflows into practice as part of the team's day-to-day fit and construction review.

Key Responsibilities:

3D Implementation & Digital Fit

• Apply hands-on Browzwear expertise to implement the department's 3D initiative, putting agreed workflows and best practices into daily use across categories.

• Support training and knowledge-sharing with the broader team, and provide feedback on 3D tools and processes based on real production use.

Private Label Development & Technical Direction

• Lead technical design development for the private label business, owning fit and spec development each season through development approval.

• Partner with private label buyers, Design, and Merchandising to translate program requirements into technically sound, development-ready garments, and serve as the primary technical point of contact for accounts during development.

• Develop and maintain fit blocks, grading standards, and construction specs specific to private label categories.

Pattern Analysis & Team Oversight

• Review and give final sign-off on patterns from internal and overseas pattern engineers, resolving escalated fit and construction issues.

• Mentor technical designers and pattern engineers on pattern correction, grading, and fit evaluation.

Fit Management & Technical Documentation

• Lead fit sessions for private label and key categories during development, delivering fit and spec approvals through PLM.

• Oversee tech pack quality and consistency, and own the fit calendar from initial handoff through development sign-off; handoff to Production for bulk approval.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Vendor Communication

• Represent technical design in cross-functional leadership discussions on seasonal strategy and private label timelines.

• Lead vendor and factory communication, including cross-time-zone meetings, and drive process improvements to reduce development risk and delays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, Apparel Development, or related field preferred.• 7–10+ years in apparel technical design, including experience leading or mentoring a team; private label experience strongly preferred.

• Expert-level, hands-on proficiency in Browzwear 3D, with experience applying it in a live production environment.

• Advanced knowledge of pattern making, grading, construction, and fit evaluation across woven, knit, and engineered knit categories.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Centric PLM (or comparable), and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; Gerber exposure a plus.

• Experience working within international manufacturing environments required.

Must-Have Attributes

• Proven leader with strong 3D know-how — skilled at mentoring a team while putting 3D tools into practice hands-on.

• Strategic and hands-on — comfortable setting direction and working the fit table personally.

• Strong business acumen for the private label model, balancing retailer needs with brand and margin goals.

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and effective managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.