Technical Designer
Wuxly MovementPattern Maker Wuxly is a Canadian leader in advanced textile integration, tactical apparel, smart textiles and soft-goods manufacturing—pairing design, pattern engineering, supply chain, and scalable production to deliver for defence and government clients. We operate as the commercial and operational bridge between breakthrough textile technologies and end users—acting as a systems integrator and program manager from concept to delivery. Our work sits in the dual-use arena: mission-ready solutions for Defence & Tactical, extreme cold weather (uniforms, outerwear, shelters, covers, concealment) alongside a growing consumer business, translating that same performance standard into premium outerwear and everyday gear built for real conditions. Our products and programs are executed under ISO 9001/14001 discipline and shaped by performance proven in the world’s harshest environments. Reporting to Wuxly's VP, Industrial Design & Product Development, the Technical Designer is responsible for translating product concepts into clear, accurate and production-ready technical specifications and documentation. Working closely with Industrial Design, Pattern Making, Product Development, Manufacturing and supplier partners, this role owns Tech Packs, specifications, construction details, BOMs, fit documentation and technical communication from development through production approval. The Opportunity: Transform product concepts into comprehensive production-ready technical packages. Own Tech Packs, specifications, BOMs, construction details and product documentation. Drive fit, sample evaluation and technical communication throughout product development. Support Defence, Government, tactical and premium consumer product programs. What You’ll Get Up To: Technical Design & Documentation• Create and maintain production-ready Tech Packs for apparel and soft-goods products. Develop detailed specifications, measurement charts, BOMs and construction requirements. Produce accurate technical sketches, flats and construction drawings. Establish points of measure, tolerances and grading specifications. Translate design intent into clear technical instructions for Pattern Making and Manufacturing. Maintain accurate product revisions and controlled technical documentation. Fit & Product Validation• Lead and document fit sessions, prototype reviews and sample evaluations. Evaluate fit, mobility, comfort, functionality and construction quality. Record fit comments and clearly communicate required revisions. Partner with Pattern Making to translate fit findings into pattern corrections. Review prototypes and production samples against approved specifications. Incorporate wearer, testing and factory feedback into technical improvements. Product Development• Support products from initial concept through prototype, validation and production approval. Identify technical risks and recommend construction or specification improvements. Ensure materials, trims and components align with performance and design requirements. Support development of complex technical outerwear and layering systems. Maintain consistency across styles, product families and size ranges. Manufacturing & Supplier Collaboration• Communicate technical requirements clearly to factories and supplier partners. Review development, pre-production and production samples for specification compliance. Resolve construction, workmanship and manufacturing issues during development. Develop technical solutions for waterproof laminates, insulation systems and advanced textiles. Balance product performance, quality, manufacturability and cost considerations. Support production handoff and ensure approved requirements are clearly documented. Quality & Collaboration• Collaborate with Industrial Design, Pattern Making, Product Development, Sourcing, Manufacturing and Quality. Maintain document control for Tech Packs, specifications, BOMs and product revisions. Support ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 processes and docu…