Technical Apparel Designer / Garment Technologist (Protective Sportswear)

Technical Apparel Designer / Garment Technologist (Protective Sportswear) Description WE HAVE NOT SET A BUDGET BECAUSE WE'D LIKE AN EXPERT TO HELP US SCOPE THE JOB OUT. LETS DISCUSS. We're developing a premium pair of snowboard impact shorts and are looking for an experienced Technical Apparel Designer / Garment Technologist to help take our concept through to production. We already have a clear visual design and a manufacturer in China. The challenge is translating our design into a professional technical specification that the factory can manufacture accurately. Our previous sample came back significantly different from our intended design because the factory interpreted our images incorrectly. We're looking for someone who can bridge the gap between concept and production. About the Product The product is a premium snowboard impact short designed to be worn underneath snowboard trousers. It combines: Tailbone protection Hip protection Thigh protection Stretch compression fabric Breathable construction Low-profile fit under outerwear The product must provide excellent impact protection while also looking modern, premium and streamlined. Appearance is extremely important to us because we believe products that look better are easier to market. Current Situation We already have: ✔ AI concept renders showing exactly how we want the product to look ✔ Existing production samples from our factory Unfortunately the factory interpreted the design incorrectly and produced something much bulkier than intended. We need someone to turn our concept into production-ready specifications. Responsibilities Review our existing concept renders Review current production samples Provide recommendations for improving both aesthetics and functionality Design pad layout and proportions Optimise panel shapes Advise on construction methods Produce a professional Tech Pack for manufacturing Specify materials Specify foam thicknesses Specify stitching Specify seam construction Specify measurements Specify grading Produce detailed front, back and side technical drawings Produce close-up construction details where necessary Answer manufacturer questions during sampling Help review factory samples and suggest revisions Deliverables The final deliverables should include: Complete production-ready Tech Pack Technical flats Construction drawings Measurement specification Bill of Materials (BOM) Material recommendations Foam specifications Pad placement dimensions Stitching details Seam construction Manufacturing notes Revision support during sampling