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Varsity Spirit is the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team and performing arts. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, and competitions, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees have been dedicated to celebrating school spirit through its brands since 1974. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference to help us elevate the student experience.

Varsity Spirit, Junior 3D CAD Technical Designer, Plano, TX

Your Opportunity: The Varsity Spirit team is looking for a Junior 3D CAD Technical Designer to join our team.

Position Summary:

The Junior 3D CAD Technical Designer position will support all aspects of Technical Design functions ranging from initial PLM tech pack set up, maintaining 3D block library, and fit session approvals. This position will attend all in office fittings with a hands-on approach to offer pattern and construction expertise to aid in appropriate design to manufacturing solutions. You will work cross functionally with internal departments (Design, Product Development, Raw Materials, Patterns) to identify product accountabilities and requirements. You will be joining a fast-paced team of creative and energetic individuals with a goal to work towards a digital expansion in our various apparel categories. The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter who is passionate about our wide range of product, company philosophy, and culture.

Core Activities:

• Participate in physical fittings with well-informed fit recommendations that adhere to established fit, construction, and garment standards.
• Collaborating with cross-functional departments to execute design vision and fit intent.
• Partner closely with Design and Product Development to initiate development specifications.
• Support Technical Design workload by creating accurate specifications packages including sketch construction details, base size specifications, and grading.
• Create and maintain tracking and measurement records to achieve development deadlines.
• Responsible for keeping accurate, organized notes.
• Build and maintaining 3D block library.
• Support 3D Technical Designer in digital garment development.

Success Indicators:

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite including Outlook & Excel, Adobe Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, PLM, and Corel
• Understanding of 3D software CLO, Browzwear, or similar 3D design software
• Strong garment construction, balance and fit, and pattern knowledge utilizing stretch and specialty fabrics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and team player
• Must be highly motivated with excellent organizational skills
• Detail oriented and meticulous
• Good time management skills with ability to set priorities
• Understand end to end product development process from concept to delivery
• Ability to multi-task and quickly adapt to change

Education / Certifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel/Technical Design
• Minimum of 2-4 years of tech design experience in athletic/fitness apparel or custom apparel

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.