Senior Techical Designer - Bras
Torrid
Description
At Torrid, we're committed to cultivating a welcoming, inclusive and diverse culture driven by a focus on open dialogue, empowerment, recruiting, training, development and retention. We believe inclusion of diverse backgrounds and perspectives is fundamental to our success. Hybrid Schedule
The Senior Technical Designer, Bras plays a pivotal role in transforming design concepts into production-ready bras that deliver exceptional fit, support, comfort, and performance. This role partners closely with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and overseas vendors to execute the technical development process from concept through production.
The Senior Technical Designer leads the fit process, ensuring every bra meets Torrid's standards for quality, consistency, functionality, and plus-size fit. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, possesses extensive expertise in bra construction, pad development, and fit engineering, and has a deep understanding of technical design processes across multiple bra categories, including underwire, wireless, molded cup, seamless, and specialty bras.
What You’ll Do: Responsible for fit, construction, quality, and consistency of assigned bra categories from concept through production, including:Attend development handoff meetings and create initial technical specifications.
Lead fit sessions, evaluate support, comfort, shape, and functionality, and issue clear, concise fit comments. Partner with domestic and overseas vendors to resolve technical issues, construction challenges, pad development, and fit corrections throughout development process.
Review and approve bra patterns and pad molds/slopers, making pattern adjustments when necessary to achieve optimal fit and performance. Ensure consistency in bra fit, grading, construction, and quality standards across all product classifications.
Evaluate and maintain Torrid's bra fit standards, grade rules, and tolerance specifications. Identify potential fit, support, construct