Fashion Technical Designer – SELKIE
QI COLLECTIVE, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Fashion brand SELKIE is seeking to add a Fashion Technical Designer to the team! This position is responsible for translating design concepts into production-ready garments by creating accurate technical specifications, ensuring proper fit, and maintaining quality standards throughout the product development process. This role collaborates closely with design, product development, and manufacturing teams to ensure garments meet brand expectations, fit standards, and production requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain
technical packages (tech packs)
including detailed garment specifications, measurements, construction details, and materials.
Must be able to build and edit
AI Technical sketches and CAD drawings
to communicate garment construction to factories and vendors.
Evaluate
garment samples
for fit, construction, and quality.
Communicate fit and construction comments to overseas and domestic factories.
Review and approve
prototype, fit, and production samples .
Collaborate with designers to maintain the integrity of the design while ensuring manufacturability.
Work closely with product development and sourcing teams to resolve technical issues.
Support the development timeline to ensure products meet
production deadlines .
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in
Fashion Design, Technical Design, Apparel Development , or a related field.
3+ years of experience in
technical design for apparel .
Strong understanding of
garment construction, pattern making, and grading .
Proficiency in
Adobe Illustrator .
Experience conducting fit sessions and evaluating samples.
Excellent communication skills for working with cross-functional teams and vendors.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of fabric properties and garment manufacturing processes.
Experience working with overseas factories.
Ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines.
Must be very organized with sense of urgency.
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Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain
technical packages (tech packs)
including detailed garment specifications, measurements, construction details, and materials.
Must be able to build and edit
AI Technical sketches and CAD drawings
to communicate garment construction to factories and vendors.
Evaluate
garment samples
for fit, construction, and quality.
Communicate fit and construction comments to overseas and domestic factories.
Review and approve
prototype, fit, and production samples .
Collaborate with designers to maintain the integrity of the design while ensuring manufacturability.
Work closely with product development and sourcing teams to resolve technical issues.
Support the development timeline to ensure products meet
production deadlines .
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in
Fashion Design, Technical Design, Apparel Development , or a related field.
3+ years of experience in
technical design for apparel .
Strong understanding of
garment construction, pattern making, and grading .
Proficiency in
Adobe Illustrator .
Experience conducting fit sessions and evaluating samples.
Excellent communication skills for working with cross-functional teams and vendors.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of fabric properties and garment manufacturing processes.
Experience working with overseas factories.
Ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines.
Must be very organized with sense of urgency.
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