Senior Technical Designer
Ariat International - San Leandro, CA
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About the RoleWe are excited to be adding a seasoned Sr Technical Designer to the Ariat team who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and has great technical accuracy and expertise. You will be responsible for owning one or more categories, ensuring fit and quality standards are well executed and consistent across all styles.The Ariat Technical Design team is committed to creating well-fitting, high-quality products for best client experience. You have an extraordinary opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that has a commitment to innovation, quality, integrity, teamwork, and respect.You’ll Make a Difference ByWorking with accessible and approachable leaders and teamsImpacting change in a culture that promotes doing it differently and beyond status quoConnecting people to the lifestyles and experiences they loveDeveloping innovative product that athletes and general consumers are excited aboutCreating and seizing opportunities to lead special project initiativesAbout You10+ years of experience in Technical Design: Technical Outerwear/GarmentsA deep expertise and understanding of fit, patternmaking, grading, technical construction, costing, and fabricsA trained eye for proportion, balance and aesthetic detailsThe ability to command a room and lead projects, meetings, fit sessionsExtensive experience working with factories; full understanding of equipment, garment cutting/sewing/QA/QC processProficiency in computer skills; use of Adobe Illustrator, MS Office Suite; Centric PLM (or similar PLM system), and 2D patternmaking systems (Accumark a plus)Exceptional multi-tasker and communicator, extremely detail oriented, and possess exceptional organizational skillsAn energized approach to collaboration and strong influence with partners and vendorsAre fast acting and adapts to change quicklyPassion for managing a product lifecycle and meeting deadlinesCuriosity and zest for improving process and efficiencyAbout AriatAriat 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 - $120,000 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 optionsExpanded wellness and mental health benefitsPaid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days401(k) with company matchBonus incentive plansTeam member discount on Ariat merchandiseNote: 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 an accommodation during the application process, email [email protected] see our Employment Candidate Privacy Policy at /careers to learn more about how we collect, use, retain and disclose Personal Information.Please note that Ariat does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Ariat will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter/agency placement fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Ariat explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Ariat.
Created: 2025-10-15