About the Role

The Sr. Technical Designer is responsible for the on-time development of denim and non-denim bottoms, ensuring products meet company standards for aesthetic, fit, and quality. Work with the Design, Product Development, and Technical Design teams, whose responsibilities include managing the successful launch of all new products. This position includes responsibilities ranging from technical design and fit management to building products that meet company gross margin objectives and achieving deliverables during the go-to-market cycle.

You’ll Make a Difference By

• Championing product excellence in fit and quality while building and maintaining a best-in-class fit portfolio, including researching competitive products, creating patterns for new fits, and crafting new construction techniques
• Creating product specifications, graded measurements, and detailed technical sketches
• Being responsible for ensuring fit consistency and monitoring factory utilization of blocks
• Managing the commercialization process by tracking samples, scheduling fittings, reviewing, and measuring samples for workmanship, construction, fit, and production feasibility, and communicating with cross-functional teams and factories
• Leading fit sessions and communicating fit corrections and pattern changes with factories from prototype through production
• Monitoring and managing product development timelines to meet the department's goals
• Maintaining the accuracy of product specs and fit comments throughout the pre-production process
• Striving for continual improvement that drives product and process enhancements
• Mentoring and communicating processes, procedures, and technical skills to the Tech Design Assistant
• Collaborating with business partners to gain clear direction and consensus of fit intent
• Fostering open communication and team environment with all business partners
• Performing other duties as assigned

About You

• 15+ years of experience in denim and non-denim adult bottoms in technical Design/Product Development
• Mastery in fit and patternmaking: in-depth knowledge of denim construction manufacturing methods and grading
• Expertise in understanding physical fit; evaluation of body size, shape, and the relationship of clothing on the target body
• Able to proactively troubleshoot and utilize strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate a solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and product development lifecycle
• Drive for continual improvement and innovation; sponsor newness
• Proven track record for cultivating strong relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in high customer satisfaction
• Self-motivated and can work in a fast-paced, result-oriented team environment
• Exceptional written, oral, and face-to-face communication skills
• Detail-oriented with outstanding follow-through
• Ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, and work independently under supervision
• Fast acting and capable of adapting quickly to change
• Proficient use of Adobe Illustrator, MS Office, Word, and Excel; Knowledge of PLM and patternmaking systems (Accumark) is a plus
• BA or BS preferred

About Ariat

Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $118,000 per year.

The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

Ariat’s holistic benefits package for full-time team members includes (but is not limited to):

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Expanded wellness and mental health benefits
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days
• 401(k) with company match
• Bonus incentive plans
• Team member discount on Ariat merchandise

Note: Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Ariat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the application process, email

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