Job Description
Orange County based apparel company is seeking a Technical Designer - men's and women’s apparel to join the team immediately for a temporary position
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*this role is onsite. Only local & available candidates will be considered
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- Assist with the technical development process for apparel from initial concept through production, ensuring strong fit, construction quality, and timely execution.
- Participate in fit reviews with cross-functional partners to assess silhouette, proportion, mobility, and overall garment appearance.
- Evaluate samples with precision, document issues clearly, and recommend practical solutions to improve fit and construction.
- Communicate revisions to manufacturing partners using technical documentation, pattern updates, and visual references.
- Maintain accurate measurement specs, construction details, and technical package information throughout development.
- Create and revise patterns as needed, including grading updates and technical corrections.
- Support consistency across categories by upholding established fit standards, construction methods, and block integrity.
- Partner closely with design and product teams early in development to translate creative concepts into production-ready specifications.
- Review garment details for quality, functionality, and cost awareness while balancing aesthetic intent.
- Track development progress across multiple styles and categories, managing deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
- Prepare detailed fit notes, technical comments, and quality-related reports to support smooth execution.
- Must be savvy within Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel and PLM systems
- Collaborate effectively with merchandising, product development, and design teams to drive alignment throughout the process.
- Bring strong knowledge of garment construction, fabric behavior, grading, and production requirements.
- Ideal candidates have 3+ years technical design experience within men's + women’s apparel
- Experience working across multiple product categories is preferred
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