Technical Designer, Sportswear

True Religion is an urban casual lifestyle brand focused on high-quality denim, activewear, accessories, and more—for men, women, and kids. Founded in 2002, we shook up the Los Angeles denim scene by re-engineering the classic five-pocket jean with our signature Super T Stitch and iconic horseshoe detailing—now synonymous with bold, unapologetic style and the True Religion legacy. Driven by a relentless commitment to craftsmanship, we design with one goal in mind: to stand out from the crowd. We don’t just create denim—we give it attitude, authenticity, and individuality.

THE PURPOSE:
The Technical Designer provides technical leadership in fit, construction, grading, and quality across assigned product categories, translating creative design concepts into production-ready garments. You serve as a key liaison between Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and vendors, ensuring brand standards are executed precisely and consistently from concept through production. The ideal candidate will play a key role in elevating product quality and fit consistency, and will contribute to True Religion's continued growth by strengthening vendor partnerships and supporting long-term technical strategy across the department.

THE ROLE (what you are accountable for):

Own fit, sizing, and grading standards across assigned product categories, ensuring consistency with brand and customer expectations.

Create, review, and approve detailed technical packages, including garment specifications, tolerances, graded measurements, and fit evaluation comments.

Lead all technical fittings, setting clear fit direction and resolving complex fit and construction challenges.

Manage fit development from design handoff through pre-production approval, ensuring cycle times and quality standards are consistently met.

Partner closely with Design, Merchandising, Product Development, and other cross-functional stakeholders to align on brand aesthetics, functional intent, and seasonal milestones.

Serve as a technical authority within cross-functional meetings, proactively identifying risks and driving solutions.

Collaborate with Technical Design Management to support long-term fit strategies, product improvement initiatives, and process enhancements.

Lead technical communication with overseas vendors, acting as the main liaison to ensure accurate pattern execution and resolve production issues.

Participate in touch-base meetings and vendor calls as needed, including occasional meetings outside standard business hours to accommodate global time zones.

Maintain professional, timely, and effective written and verbal communication with vendors.

YOU ARE:
You bring a strong combination of technical fit expertise and pattern making, grading, and garment construction knowledge. You are comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, take ownership of your work, and approach fit and construction challenges with both rigor and creativity. You have an in-depth understanding of fabrics and finishes and how they impact garment construction, performance, and fit, and you are meticulous in ensuring designs are accurately translated from concept to finished product. You manage multiple styles and seasons simultaneously without sacrificing quality or deadlines, and you communicate clearly and professionally across departments and with external vendors.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Technical Design or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

5-7 years of experience as a Technical Designer within apparel development.

Proficient in design software including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.

Strong expertise in pattern making, grading, and garment construction techniques.

Experienced in conducting fit sessions, analyzing patterns, and making adjustments to achieve optimal fit.

In-depth understanding of fabrics, finishes, and their impact on garment construction, performance, and fit.

Meticulous attention to detail in translating designs from concept to finished product.

Able to manage multiple styles and seasons simultaneously while maintaining quality and deadlines.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external vendors.

Positive, team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach to work.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience with Full Circle.

Experience with Gerber Accumark.

Experience with international production and sourcing.

ADDITIONAL ROLE INFORMATION:

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $85,000 – $95,000. This is a full-time, position. This range represents the low and high end of the expected base salary range for this role based on the applicable location. True Religion reasonably expects to pay within this range in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and internal equity.

Perks : We offer a mix of benefits and perks to support our employees at work and beyond, including health benefits, a 401(k) with employer match, merchandise discounts, commuter benefits, wellness & employee assistance programs, and more.

Work Model:

This role is based in El Segundo, CA and follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of in-office presence 4 days per week on designated days to support collaboration and business needs.

Employment Eligibility:

Employment with True Religion is contingent upon meeting applicable employment eligibility requirements.

True Religion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Applicable law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require accommodation, and we will make appropriate arrangements. You can contact us at TR.Recruiting@TrueReligion.com with these requests.

In connection with your application and candidacy, True Religion may collect personal information such as your name, contact information, education history, and professional or employment background, as permitted by applicable law. Certain additional information (such as identification or payroll-related information) may be collected after an offer of employment is made or as required for onboarding, employment eligibility verification, or benefits administration. For more information about how we collect, use, and protect personal information, please review our Privacy Policy at https://www.truereligion.com/privacy-policy.html. California residents may review additional disclosures at https://www.truereligion.com/california-privacy-policy.html.

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