Technical Design Lead

Unisync is a leading provider of award winning North American Corporate Apparel, and Public Safety, Law Enforcement Uniform, Equipment supplies and protective garments across Canada and the United States. Our customer base includes Air Canada, WestJet, Canadian Coast Guard, Purolator, Petro Canada, Home Hardware, Alaska Airlines and a broad base of government entities such as the Federal Government of Canada.

Job Summary

The Technical Design Lead is a senior, hands-on technical expert responsible for ensuring garment fit, construction, sizing and technical specifications meet customer requirements and quality standards. This role guides technical development from initial samples through production readiness, mentors junior team members, and works closely with Product Developers and manufacturing partners.

Duties and Responsibilities
· Lead garment fittings and evaluate fit, comfort, mobility and construction
· Assess employee measurements and determine appropriate sizing, alterations or made-to-measure (MTM) requirements; verify finished garments against specifications
· Identify and resolve technical issues related to patterns, grading, measurements and garment construction
· Evaluate how fabric properties (stretch, recovery, shrinkage) affect fit and recommend adjustments to measurements and grading
· Measure samples, provide fit comments and compare garments to establish customer-specific fit and sizing requirements
· Partner with Product Developers to prepare and maintain accurate, factory-ready technical packages
· Review specifications, grading, construction details and fit comments to ensure alignment with approved samples and customer requirements
· Develop and maintain MTM/ESF charts, measurement guides, grading information and technical package templates
· Use Gerber AccuMark to create and modify patterns, verify grading rules, prepare production markers and provide patterns to contractors
· Provide guidance on pattern corrections, fabric utilization and manufacturing requirements
· Coach Technical Designers and junior team members, review complex work and promote consistent technical standards
· Provide hands-on training and cross-training in fittings, garment construction, technical packages and Gerber
· Support fitting schedules and technical priorities in collaboration with Product Development leadership
· Work with domestic and offshore factories to resolve technical issues and support pre-production readiness
· Improve technical processes and documentation to reduce rework and development delays
· Other duties as assigned

Experience and Education
· Degree or diploma in fashion technology, technical design or a related field, or equivalent experience
· 8+ years of apparel technical design experience, including fitting, construction and grading
· Strong hands-on proficiency with Gerber AccuMark (patterns, grading, markers)
· Experience with employee sizing, alterations, MTM and technical packages
· Knowledge of woven and knit fabrics and domestic and offshore production
· Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator, 3D garment tools or other apparel CAD platforms.

Unisync will accommodate all applicant accommodation requests and employees with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources at 1.800.668.3243 ext. 424. Unisync is committed to Employment Equity and diversity and we have a workplace culture where employees feel comfortable with equal opportunities regardless of background, religion, race, gender, physical ability or sexual orientation. We care for our team members and inspire them to grow professionally. Thank you for your interest in Unisync.