Bentley Rose & Co
Freelance Technical Designer
Bentley Rose & Co, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Freelance Technical Designer (Women’s Performance/Athletic Apparel) - Fit & Fabric Specialist
Categories:
Athleisure Apparel - Tank tops, tee shirts, tennis skirts, full-zip light jackets, leggings, shorts, sweatshirts, accessories (socks, hats)
Location:
Orange County, CA (South) – must be able to meet in-p erson as needed
Type:
Freelance/contract, as-needed (project-based)
Start:
ASAP
About the Role We’re looking for an experienced Women’s Athletic Apparel Technical Designer with deep expertise in fit, fabric, construction, and design specifications to help correct ongoing sample fit issues coming from our manufacturing partners. The right person can quickly diagnose issues (fit, pattern assumptions, fabric behavior, spec interpretation, construction, etc.) and translate corrections into clear, factory-executable directions so we can reach production-ready fit with fewer sample rounds.
This is a freelance, on-call role with hours that flex around development and fitting cycles. In-person meetings and fit sessions in Orange County are required.
What You’ll Do
Review proto/fit/PP (Pre-Production) samples and identify root-cause fit issues across our categories
Lead/support in-person fit sessions, then document results thoroughly (photos, callouts, measurements)
Create and refine tech packs and specs: POMs (Points of Measure), graded specs, tolerances, construction details, BOMs (Bill of Materials), trims/labels, artwork placement
Produce concise, visual fit comments and correction packets that factories can implement accurately
Advise on fabric behavior and performance affecting fit (stretch/recovery, compression, growth, drape, opacity, shrinkage, torque, hand feel)
Evaluate and recommend construction/stitch choices appropriate for comfort first (with athletic performance)
Communicate directly with our manufacturers to clarify specs, align measurement methods, and confirm corrections are executed
Help tighten our development process to reduce repeat issues (spec clarity, tolerance strategy, measurement standards, category fit benchmarks)
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience as a Technical Designer in women’s performance/athletic apparel
Understanding of athletic details like waistbands, skirt/short integration, pocket placement, zippers, reinforcement points, and stretch-seam best practices
Strong command of fit analysis, POMs (Points of Measure), tolerances, grading logic, and factory-ready technical communication
Deep working knowledge of performance fabrics and how material behavior impacts pattern/specs (compression knits, interlock, rib, brushed knits, French terry/fleece, etc.)
Ability to translate feedback into precise written direction and collaborate across time zones
Local to OC for in-person fittings/meetings
Nice to Have
Fabric and materials sourcing
Experience troubleshooting overseas sample issues and reducing sampling iterations
Details
Freelance/as-needed (project-based support during sampling + fittings)
Mix of remote work and in-person sessions in South Orange County area
Compensation: Competitive hourly/project rate based on experience
To Apply Please Send:
Resume/LinkedIn + a brief intro
Your location (city) + availability for OC-area in-person fittings
Relevant category experience (tanks/tees/skirts/jackets/leggings/shorts/sweats)
1–2 tech pack examples (redacted is fine) or a short overview of similar work
Hourly rate and typical turnaround/availability
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Categories:
Athleisure Apparel - Tank tops, tee shirts, tennis skirts, full-zip light jackets, leggings, shorts, sweatshirts, accessories (socks, hats)
Location:
Orange County, CA (South) – must be able to meet in-p erson as needed
Type:
Freelance/contract, as-needed (project-based)
Start:
ASAP
About the Role We’re looking for an experienced Women’s Athletic Apparel Technical Designer with deep expertise in fit, fabric, construction, and design specifications to help correct ongoing sample fit issues coming from our manufacturing partners. The right person can quickly diagnose issues (fit, pattern assumptions, fabric behavior, spec interpretation, construction, etc.) and translate corrections into clear, factory-executable directions so we can reach production-ready fit with fewer sample rounds.
This is a freelance, on-call role with hours that flex around development and fitting cycles. In-person meetings and fit sessions in Orange County are required.
What You’ll Do
Review proto/fit/PP (Pre-Production) samples and identify root-cause fit issues across our categories
Lead/support in-person fit sessions, then document results thoroughly (photos, callouts, measurements)
Create and refine tech packs and specs: POMs (Points of Measure), graded specs, tolerances, construction details, BOMs (Bill of Materials), trims/labels, artwork placement
Produce concise, visual fit comments and correction packets that factories can implement accurately
Advise on fabric behavior and performance affecting fit (stretch/recovery, compression, growth, drape, opacity, shrinkage, torque, hand feel)
Evaluate and recommend construction/stitch choices appropriate for comfort first (with athletic performance)
Communicate directly with our manufacturers to clarify specs, align measurement methods, and confirm corrections are executed
Help tighten our development process to reduce repeat issues (spec clarity, tolerance strategy, measurement standards, category fit benchmarks)
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience as a Technical Designer in women’s performance/athletic apparel
Understanding of athletic details like waistbands, skirt/short integration, pocket placement, zippers, reinforcement points, and stretch-seam best practices
Strong command of fit analysis, POMs (Points of Measure), tolerances, grading logic, and factory-ready technical communication
Deep working knowledge of performance fabrics and how material behavior impacts pattern/specs (compression knits, interlock, rib, brushed knits, French terry/fleece, etc.)
Ability to translate feedback into precise written direction and collaborate across time zones
Local to OC for in-person fittings/meetings
Nice to Have
Fabric and materials sourcing
Experience troubleshooting overseas sample issues and reducing sampling iterations
Details
Freelance/as-needed (project-based support during sampling + fittings)
Mix of remote work and in-person sessions in South Orange County area
Compensation: Competitive hourly/project rate based on experience
To Apply Please Send:
Resume/LinkedIn + a brief intro
Your location (city) + availability for OC-area in-person fittings
Relevant category experience (tanks/tees/skirts/jackets/leggings/shorts/sweats)
1–2 tech pack examples (redacted is fine) or a short overview of similar work
Hourly rate and typical turnaround/availability
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