Austin McAllister

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Austin McAllister

About

About Me.

My Story

I’m a technical designer and product developer focused on turning ideas into production-ready products.

My work sits at the intersection of design and execution—building detailed tech packs, developing patterns, and using 3D tools to refine fit, proportion, and construction before anything goes into sampling. I approach every project with the goal of making design tangible, reducing guesswork, and creating a clear path from concept to final product.


Over the past several years, I’ve worked across apparel, footwear, and accessories, leading technical design, supporting development, and collaborating directly with manufacturers to ensure accuracy and consistency at every stage.

I’m especially drawn to projects that balance creativity with precision—where strong design is backed by thoughtful construction and intentional detail.

I’m a technical designer and product developer focused on turning ideas into production-ready products.

My work sits at the intersection of design and execution—building detailed tech packs, developing patterns, and using 3D tools to refine fit, proportion, and construction before anything goes into sampling. I approach every project with the goal of making design tangible, reducing guesswork, and creating a clear path from concept to final product.


Over the past several years, I’ve worked across apparel, footwear, and accessories, leading technical design, supporting development, and collaborating directly with manufacturers to ensure accuracy and consistency at every stage.

I’m especially drawn to projects that balance creativity with precision—where strong design is backed by thoughtful construction and intentional detail.

My work has been featured in

Complex — Hypebeast — MTV — AskMen — Highsnobiety

Skills & Software

Skills:


Technical Design

  • Tech pack development (end-to-end)

  • Garment construction detailing

  • Measurement specs & grading

  • Bill of materials (BOM) creation

  • Fit intent translation


Product Development

  • Factory communication & handoff

  • Sampling oversight & revisions

  • Material and trim sourcing

  • Cost-aware design decisions


3D Design & Pattern

  • 3D garment development (CLO 3D)

  • Digital pattern making & adjustments

  • Fit and proportion refinement in 3D


Footwear

  • Footwear tech packs

  • Pattern development (footwear)

  • Materials and construction knowledge

Software:


Design & Development

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • CLO 3D


Technical & Production

  • Excel / PLM systems)

  • Size Spec & Grading (digital)

Experience

AMAC Studios — 2016–Present

  • End-to-end development of apparel and footwear, from concept through production — Led projects that shipped to thousands of customers worldwide

  • Created detailed tech packs for all styles, ensuring accurate construction, materials, and specifications

  • Developed footwear patterns and refined designs using 3D tools to optimize fit and proportion

  • Managed communication with manufacturers for sampling, revisions, and production alignment

  • Reduced sampling errors by translating design intent into precise, production-ready documentation

Freelance — 2023-Present

  • Various Clients (Venin, Killon, Fortis Reach) — 2023–Present

  • Produced comprehensive tech packs across menswear and womenswear collections

  • Translated creative direction into clear construction details, measurements, and BOMs

  • Supported product development by working directly with brands to prepare styles for production

  • Delivered consistent, factory-ready documentation to streamline sampling and manufacturing