Apparel Technical Designer (CAD & Tech Packs)

JOB - 670 Apparel Technical Designer (CAD & Tech Packs) (Remote | LATAM) Only resumes in English will be considered Please ensure that your portfolio is included with your resume. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered. About Hired Remoteli Hired Remoteli is a recruitment agency connecting top-tier talent across Latin America with companies in the United States. We specialize in sourcing, vetting, and placing high-performing remote professionals. Role Snapshot • Location: LATAM - (Remote) • Schedule: Full-time | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ET • Type: Contractor Position Summary We are seeking a Remote Apparel Designer to support a New York-based design team throughout the full design-to-production lifecycle. This role is responsible for creating and updating CADs, developing prints, preparing tech packs, maintaining PLM data, and supporting seasonal product development initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong technical design expertise with a creative eye for color, print, and apparel construction while maintaining exceptional organization and accuracy across multiple product programs. Responsibilities • Recolor CAD files seasonally using updated color palettes and print directions from the design team • Create new CADs from designer direction and translate concepts into production-ready files • Recolor existing prints and develop new print artwork using the internal print library • Build digital print artwork pages with repeats formatted for factory use • Produce digital color cards as needed for internal review and vendor communication • Prepare, create, and fill out tech packs in PLM for designer review • Develop technical sketches from CADs for input into PLM • Create and manage fabric and trim entries within PLM • Organize and maintain digital files following established company systems and naming conventions Requirements (Must-Have) • 3+ years of experience in apparel design or technical design with a strong CAD focus • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator for CAD creation, recoloring, and print development • Hands-on experience with a PLM system such as Blue Cherry or a similar platform • Ability to execute tech packs accurately and independently • Experience creating technical sketches, construction details, and trim callouts • Strong understanding of seasonal color palettes and print programs • Excellent organizational skills and file management practices • Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with a design team • Bachelor’s Degree preferred Soft Skills • Strong attention to detail • Excellent organizational skills • Independent work ethic • Effective communication skills • Time management • Collaboration and teamwork • Problem-solving abilities • Adaptability • Accountability • Creativity and visual design sensibility • Ability to manage multiple priorities • Consistent follow-through Technical Skills (Required) • Direct experience with Blue Cherry PLM • Familiarity with Azure or Microsoft 365 environments • Background in intimate apparel, sleepwear, or underwear categories • Experience working within licensed brand guidelines and approval workflows • CAD development and recoloring • Print development and artwork creation • Technical sketch creation • Tech pack development • Adobe Illustrator • Fabric and trim management • Digital color card creation • Production-ready file preparation • Apparel construction knowledge • Seasonal color palette development • File organization and digital asset management Why Join? • Competitive pay in USD. • 100% remote — work from home or anywhere. • Flexible time-off. • Work with an international team. • Learning opportunities. • Be a member of an elite group of top talent.