Technical Designer
Medium, Beverly Hills, FL, United States
We are looking to hire a full-time Technical Designer for DNAM Brands.
In this role, you will support the development of men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel across our portfolio of iconic brands—including Von Dutch, Ed Hardy, Trina Turk, Valentino Orlandi, and Badgley Mischka—ensuring fit, construction, and quality consistently meet brand standards. Partnering closely with Design and Production teams, you will translate creative concepts into production-ready garments through detailed tech packs, precise spec sheets, and hands‑on fit management. This role requires a strong understanding of garment construction, grading, and the technical execution needed to move styles from development through bulk production.
The Technical Designer plays a critical role in maintaining consistency, accuracy, and quality across all categories—ensuring every garment is well‑executed, production‑ready, and aligned with each brand’s standards.
You must be based in or willing to commute to our office to be considered for this position.
Qualifications
3+ years of technical design experience in apparel across men’s, women’s, and/or children’s categories
Strong expertise in garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit development
Advanced ability to build detailed, production‑ready tech packs including specs, construction details, BOMs, and callouts
Proven experience leading fit sessions independently and making clear, actionable fit corrections
Deep understanding of fabric behavior, stretch, shrinkage, and wash impact on fit
Experience partnering with overseas factories and communicating technical direction clearly and effectively
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes from development through bulk production
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in measurements, specs, and documentation
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple styles, categories, and production calendars simultaneously
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Excel; familiarity with PLM systems strongly preferred
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive tech packs, spec sheets, grading rules, and measurement charts with precision
Own the fit process from first proto through TOP approval, ensuring consistency and alignment with brand standards
Lead fit sessions, document feedback clearly, and issue detailed, production‑ready corrections to factories
Evaluate prototypes, SMS, pre‑production, and TOP samples for fit, construction, workmanship, and quality
Communicate daily with overseas factories to resolve technical issues and ensure timely sample turnaround
Identify potential construction or production risks early and proactively implement solutions
Ensure grading is accurate and consistent across size ranges and categories
Partner cross‑functionally with Design and Production to balance aesthetic intent with manufacturability and cost efficiency
Maintain organized, up‑to‑date technical files to support seamless development‑to‑bulk transitions
Uphold quality and consistency standards across all brands and product categories
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In this role, you will support the development of men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel across our portfolio of iconic brands—including Von Dutch, Ed Hardy, Trina Turk, Valentino Orlandi, and Badgley Mischka—ensuring fit, construction, and quality consistently meet brand standards. Partnering closely with Design and Production teams, you will translate creative concepts into production-ready garments through detailed tech packs, precise spec sheets, and hands‑on fit management. This role requires a strong understanding of garment construction, grading, and the technical execution needed to move styles from development through bulk production.
The Technical Designer plays a critical role in maintaining consistency, accuracy, and quality across all categories—ensuring every garment is well‑executed, production‑ready, and aligned with each brand’s standards.
You must be based in or willing to commute to our office to be considered for this position.
Qualifications
3+ years of technical design experience in apparel across men’s, women’s, and/or children’s categories
Strong expertise in garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit development
Advanced ability to build detailed, production‑ready tech packs including specs, construction details, BOMs, and callouts
Proven experience leading fit sessions independently and making clear, actionable fit corrections
Deep understanding of fabric behavior, stretch, shrinkage, and wash impact on fit
Experience partnering with overseas factories and communicating technical direction clearly and effectively
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes from development through bulk production
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in measurements, specs, and documentation
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple styles, categories, and production calendars simultaneously
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Excel; familiarity with PLM systems strongly preferred
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive tech packs, spec sheets, grading rules, and measurement charts with precision
Own the fit process from first proto through TOP approval, ensuring consistency and alignment with brand standards
Lead fit sessions, document feedback clearly, and issue detailed, production‑ready corrections to factories
Evaluate prototypes, SMS, pre‑production, and TOP samples for fit, construction, workmanship, and quality
Communicate daily with overseas factories to resolve technical issues and ensure timely sample turnaround
Identify potential construction or production risks early and proactively implement solutions
Ensure grading is accurate and consistent across size ranges and categories
Partner cross‑functionally with Design and Production to balance aesthetic intent with manufacturability and cost efficiency
Maintain organized, up‑to‑date technical files to support seamless development‑to‑bulk transitions
Uphold quality and consistency standards across all brands and product categories
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