Athletic Apparel Tech Designer

Tech Designer - Pattern Engineer

📍 Cary, NC

💼 Full-time

About ChicknLegs

ChicknLegs is an athletic apparel company. We make fun, comfortable and affordable athletic apparel. Our vision is to help people around the world run their way to healthy and fun lives!

We were born out of love for long distance running, but our products are loved and enjoyed by all kinds of athletes! You can find our products on our website, www.chicknlegs.com, where we ship worldwide, or in 600+ retailers nationwide and select retail stores abroad. 

We're the fastest growing running brand in America -- and have been featured in the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies in America the past two years! 

our team

At ChicknLegs we live the start-up mentality – we have fun, work hard and grow where the business needs us!

✔ We're funny, kind, and don't take ourselves too seriously
✔ We help each other
✔ We celebrate our wins
✔ We learn and grow, and try new ways
✔ We make mistakes and we learn from them
✔ We love running

The Role

The Tech Designer will work directly with management and vendors to develop new products and product lines.

Product development:

• Create detailed tech packs: measurements, construction, materials, and trim specs
• Utilize CAD and Adobe Illustrator to develop flats and 3D models of garments
• Select fabrics, trims, and finishes, including dyes and specialty treatments
• Evaluate proto, fit, and pre-production samples and communicate adjustment instructions
• Refine grading, specs, and construction details to ensure production standards are met
• Identify and resolve quality or construction issues early in the development process

Vendor & Production Management

• Communicate directly with factories throughout the full design, sampling and production lifecycle
• Ensure factories are executing tech packs accurately and provide continuous feedback
• Track development according to deadlines

Product Direction & Line Development

• Ideate new products and categories that align with the brand vision
• Identify opportunities to improve existing styles
• Work closely with leadership to shape brand apparel vision

Ideal qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Development, or related field
• 2–5+ years of experience in apparel design, technical design, or product development
• Experience in full lifecycle production: pattern making, grading, construction materials, costing, manufacturing and quality assurance
• Strong experience creating tech packs, specs, and garment construction details
• Deep understanding of fit, grading, and fabric behavior
• Direct experience working with factories
• Experience across athletic/sports apparel categories a must
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
• Must provide a portfolio to be considered

If you don’t meet every single qualification but are excited about this role, we still encourage you to apply—we value potential and culture fit just as much as experience.

Culture + personality

✔ You love running and travel
✔ You’re proactive, adaptable, and resourceful
✔ You're respectful and enjoy helping others
✔ You communicate openly and value transparency
✔ You’re comfortable wearing multiple hats and solving problems as they come up
✔ You bring positive energy and care about building a strong workplace culture

Benefits + Perks

✔ Competitive salary
✔ Medical, dental, and vision benefits
✔ Paid time off: Vacation, sick time, and holidays
✔ Paid parental leave
✔ Simple IRA with match
✔ Educational assistance plan
✔ Flexible schedule
✔ Free snacks and bevvies to keep you going
✔ Opportunities for professional growth and development
✔ Company events, team outings, and culture initiatives
✔ A supportive, people-first work environment

Equal opportunity Employer

ChicknLegs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.