Apparel Technical Designer
BRUNT Workwear
| Company | BRUNT Workwear |
| Category | Design |
| Location | North Reading |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
We’re leading the way in redefining the workwear category. Our mission is to engineer better boots and apparel for our country’s tradesmen and women by working directly with real workers to learn what they actually need to execute their jobs.
The BRUNT team is not only devoted to improving on the old workwear standards, but we’re also creating a community that tradesmen and women can call their own. From our weekly hangouts at the BRUNT Garage, to hosting events across the country, we’re all about getting boots on the ground and building something real with the BRUNT crew. WHAT YOU’LL DO:
BRUNT is a fast-growing workwear brand built for the trades, and we're looking for a detail-obsessed, technically sharp Apparel Technical Designer to own initial design through construction, and quality of our Bottoms, Denim, and Outerwear product lines. Every product you touch will be built for the trade worker the carpenter, electrician, plumber, and laborer who demands gear that can keep up with the hardest days on the job site. Your work ensures that what we design is exactly what gets built, and that it performs when it matters most. You'll serve as the creative and technical backbone of our product creation process translating creative concepts into precise, production-ready packages and shepherding every style from first proto to bulk approval with an expert eye and zero tolerance for shortcuts.
HOW YOU’LL DO IT:
Tech Pack Development
Design functional silhouette solutions for the trade worker capturing key functionality outlined in the product brief.
Build and maintain comprehensive, production-ready tech packs for all assigned Bottoms, Denim, and Outerwear styles including detailed technical flat sketches, graded measurement charts, construction specifications, bills of materials (BOM), and hardware callouts
Ensure all tech packs clearly communicate design intent, workwear performance requirements, and construction standards to international factory partners
Maintain meticulous version control and documentation throughout the development cycle
Partner with Product Merchant and Consumer Insights early in the brief process to evaluate feasibility, flag construction risks, and propose workable solutions before development kicks off
Fit Sessions & Garment Evaluation
Lead and own all fit sessions for assigned categories from initial proto to buy ready evaluating garments on live fit models for fit, drape, mobility, and functionality specific to trade work environments
Analyze samples against spec sheets, identifying pattern issues and construction discrepancies, and communicating precise corrections to factory partners
Ensure fit standards reflect the physical demands of the trade worker freedom of movement, reinforced stress points, and category-specific durability requirements
Document all fit comments clearly and efficiently to minimize revision cycles and protect the development calendar
Partner with Consumer Insights during the wear test phase to capture any necessary adjustments to fit or function and align with product merchants on final changes.
Vendor Communication & Sample Approval
Serve as the primary technical point of contact with factories and suppliers throughout the development process
Review and approve lab dips, proto samples, fit samples, and pre-production samples providing clear, actionable feedback at every stage
Partner with Sourcing to resolve production and construction challenges early, balancing quality standards with cost and timeline requirements
Visit factory and production sites as needed to ensure bulk production aligns with approved standards
Grading & Quality Standards
Develop and maintain graded measurement specs across the full size range for all assigned styles
Establish and uphold quality control standards from proto through bulk ensuring finished products are free of defects and consistent wit