Show Me Your Mumu
Technical Designer (Fashion) Job at Show Me Your Mumu in Los Angeles
Show Me Your Mumu, Los Angeles, CA, US, 90079
The Technical Designer is responsible for creating 1st through Production specs to guide our manufacturing partners as they construct garments. This individual will work hand in hand with the Sr Technical Designer to perfect fit and finalize the garment for Production. This position will work primarily on Knit garments but may be required to assist on other Woven categories based on workload and/or calendar deadlines. This role is hybrid and may work up to 2 days remotely each week. Candidates must be within commuting distance of the Mumu HQ in Downtown Los Angeles. This role’s schedule is hybrid and works in an open office a minimum of 3 days per week.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Work with the Sr. Technical Designer to interpret direction into comments and revised specs. Revise the technical drawings and all necessary construction and BOM call outs
Measure all SMS samples, PPS samples, and TOP samples
Identify issues with the measured specs and call these out during the fitting
Attend fittings with the Sr Technical Designer and Designers
Participate in fittings to problem solve and execute revisions
Work closely with Design and our manufacturing partners to achieve the desired construction and fit results
Establish base size target specs as well as graded specs
Collaborate with the Product Development and Production team to answer technical questions and solve problems
Ensure size, fit, construction, and quality consistency
Maintain the technical fit log and track samples for fittings
Attend weekly touch base meetings and provide status updates on assigned styles
Prioritize work by delivery to ensure calendar deadlines are met
Communicate daily with overseas factories
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, flexible in changing direction as needed
Proficient in MS Office and Adobe applications including Word, Excel, and Illustrator
Candidate must be highly organized and able to prioritize with a sense of urgency
Candidate must be a team player, willing and able to work cross-functionally with multiple departments
Dynamic problem solving and project management skills
Analytical self-starter with a proven history of success self-managing complete steps of the technical Design through Production process
Must have proven knowledge of garment construction including points of measurement and sewing techniques
Must have a thorough understanding of patterns, grade rules, and garment engineering
Education and/or Experience Minimum 5 years’ technical experience working on Knit garments
Knowledge of Tukatech, Gerber, Optitex (or alternate computer patternmaking software) is a plus
Experience working with Plus Sizes is desirable
Able to work and think independently as well as part of a team
Excellent follow-through and attention to detail
Language Skills Excellent listening, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondences, and memos
Ability to write and respond to email correspondence
Ability to communicate desired results or changes through technical illustrations
Ability to effectively present information one‑one and in small group situations to other employees
Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Compensation $37/hr To $45/hr (DOE) Depending on Experience
Show Me Your Mumu is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider for employment all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries Retail Apparel and Fashion
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