Technical Designer, Apparel Salary
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Job Description for Technical Designer, Apparel
A technical apparel designer strives to create clothing that satisfies customers and furthers the mission of their brand. When designing an article of clothing or an outfit, the technical apparel designer must keep several concepts and goals in mind. First, the designer needs to ensure that produced clothing maintains a consistent fit. Second, the technical apparel designer must ensure that the construction of the articles and garments is of a high quality. Third, grade rules and tolerances for the clothing must be observed.
Read More...Technical Designer, Apparel Tasks
- Develop and manage the technical specification packages for apparel prototypes.
- Evaluate garment for quality, lead fit sessions, and make recommendations for pattern improvements.
- Assist and consult with factory pattern makers to develop new blocks.
- Maintain documentation of all relevant data for production.
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Popular Employer Salaries for Technical Designer, Apparel
Polo Ralph Lauren Corp offers the largest salaries in town — $74K on average.
Popular Skills for Technical Designer, Apparel
Overall, survey participants reported applying a fair number of skills to their work. Most notably, skills in Microsoft Outlook, Patternmaking, Microsoft Excel, and Technical Specification are correlated to pay that is above average, with boosts between 6 percent and 19 percent. Skills that pay less than market rate include Graphic Design and Adobe Photoshop. The majority of those who know Adobe Illustrator also know Technical Specification.
Pay by Experience Level for Technical Designer, Apparel
Pay by Experience for a Technical Designer, Apparel has a positive trend. An entry-level Technical Designer, Apparel with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $44,000 based on 287 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Technical Designer, Apparel with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $61,000 based on 212 salaries. An experienced Technical Designer, Apparel which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $73,000 based on 151 salaries. A Technical Designer, Apparel with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $79,000 based on 64 salaries.
Pay Difference by Location
Surpassing the national average by 30 percent, Apparel Technical Designers in New York receive some of the highest pay in the country. Apparel Technical Designers will also find cushy salaries in Seattle (+27 percent), Charlotte (+24 percent), Fort Myers (+12 percent), and Boston (+11 percent). Compared to the national average, Dallas Apparel Technical Designers have considerably lower salaries, 23 percent below the national average to be exact. Location appears to be a major driving force in pay for those in this profession. A couple other locations with smaller-than-average paychecks include Philadelphia and Denver (18 percent lower).
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