Associate Technical Designer
24 Seven Talent, Los Angeles, CA, United States
A Junior focused fashion brand is looking for an Associate Technical Designer .You will play a key role in supporting junior and plus-size denim development from concept through production. This position collaborates cross-functionally with Technical Design, Design, Product Development, and Production teams, reporting to the Director of Production.
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
Key Responsibilities: • Support the Technical Design team with construction, fit approvals, comments, and timeline management • Prepare for, organize, and lead fit sessions while recording detailed fit comments • Analyze samples for size, fit, grading accuracy, quality, and construction • Revise patterns, grade rules, and construction details as needed • Communicate daily with overseas vendors regarding specifications, fit corrections, and grading issues • Maintain measurement charts, technical documentation, and sample tracking • Review prototypes, SMS, and production samples to ensure brand consistency • Partner cross-functionally to meet development and production deadlines • Conduct research on denim fabrics, trims, and finishes • Analyze customer feedback and sales insights to enhance fit and quality standards
Qualifications: • 3–4 years of denim-specific Technical Design experience xsgimln (junior and plus-size preferred) • Strong understanding of fit, grading, garment construction, and production feasibility • Experience creating tech packs and issuing fit comments to overseas vendors • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) • Highly organized with strong communication skills in a fast-paced environment • Comfortable working hands-on with garments and samples
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
Key Responsibilities: • Support the Technical Design team with construction, fit approvals, comments, and timeline management • Prepare for, organize, and lead fit sessions while recording detailed fit comments • Analyze samples for size, fit, grading accuracy, quality, and construction • Revise patterns, grade rules, and construction details as needed • Communicate daily with overseas vendors regarding specifications, fit corrections, and grading issues • Maintain measurement charts, technical documentation, and sample tracking • Review prototypes, SMS, and production samples to ensure brand consistency • Partner cross-functionally to meet development and production deadlines • Conduct research on denim fabrics, trims, and finishes • Analyze customer feedback and sales insights to enhance fit and quality standards
Qualifications: • 3–4 years of denim-specific Technical Design experience xsgimln (junior and plus-size preferred) • Strong understanding of fit, grading, garment construction, and production feasibility • Experience creating tech packs and issuing fit comments to overseas vendors • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) • Highly organized with strong communication skills in a fast-paced environment • Comfortable working hands-on with garments and samples