3D Technical Designer - Rockfit

Founded in 2000, FAM Brands designs, manufactures, and sells men’s and women’s sportswear and active wear apparel to major retailers, big box stores, and specialty boutiques across the country and throughout the world. Our portfolio of proprietary brands features Marika, Wildfox, Three Dots, and Balance Collection, while a partial list of licensing partners includes Orvis, Jessica Simpson, Eddie Bauer, and Woolrich. With the capacity to produce over 75 million units per year, our mission continues to be making top-quality apparel accessible to everyone at an impressive value and an irresistible price.

That's the FAM Brands difference. Job Summary: The 3D Technical Designer at FAM Brands is a highly skilled, agile professional responsible for driving technical product development from concept through production. This role demands speed, precision, and adaptability — someone who can move quickly across multiple categories and seasons without sacrificing quality or detail.

A core requirement of this position is hands-on expertise in 3D design — specifically Browzwear — and the ability to read, analyze, and correctpatterns with confidence. This role partners closely with Design, Product Development, and Production teams to translate creative vision into technically sound, production-ready garments while maintaining brand integrity and meeting aggressive timelines. The ideal candidate is self-sufficient, solutions-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where efficiency is essential.

Key Responsibilities

: 3D Design Digital Development • Utilize Browzwear to create and validate 3D garment simulations, enabling faster iteration and more efficient sample development. • Leverage 3D tools to review fit, construction, and design details digitally prior to physical sample creation, reducing unnecessary sample rounds. • Collaborate with Design and Product Development teams to align on 3D fit and construction approvals, streamlining the development process.

• Stay current with emerging 3D design capabilities and identify opportunities to expand digital workflows across categories. Pattern Analysis Correction • Read, interpret, and evaluate patterns from internal and overseas pattern engineers, identifying fit and construction issues with a trained eye. • Provide clear, actionable correction notes to Pattern Engineers to resolve fit discrepancies, grading issues, and construction inconsistencies.

• Maintain fit blocks and grading standards, ensuring accuracy and consistency across categories and size ranges. • Collaborate with factories and vendors to resolve pattern-related production challenges quickly and effectively. Fit Management Technical Documentation • Lead and manage technical fit sessions with urgency and precision, evaluating samples against specs and delivering clear, thorough fit comments through PLM.

• Create and maintain detailed tech packs outlining garment measurements, construction standards, fit intent, and quality expectations across product categories. • Manage fit development from initial handoff through pre-production approval, including graded specification review for bulk production. • Maintain sample tracking reports to ensure timelines are met and development milestones are achieved without delays.

Cross-Functional Collaboration Vendor Communication • Partner with Design, Merchandising, Product Development, and Production to ensure alignment on brand aesthetic, seasonal timelines, and product details. • Communicate directly and efficiently with domestic and international vendors and factories, including participation in cross-time-zone meetings as needed. • Proactively identify and resolve development risks to keep projects on track and minimize costly delays.

• Analyze competitive products and market trends to inform fit, construction, and product enhancements aligned with target customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, Apparel Develop