Associate Technical Designer

Founded by Santa Barbara-born sisters, Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, and a Collective of partners, DÔEN is a digitally led, multi-channel fashion and lifestyle brand launched in 2016. Our mission is to create lasting, beautiful collections while supporting individuals across the organization, supply chain, and community. We collaborate with domestic and international partners who share our values of gender and social equality, and we give back through partnerships with foundations that benefit our employees, value chain, and surrounding communities.

About the role

DÔEN is seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Technical Designer to join our growing team in Los Angeles. This onsite position reports to the Senior Technical Designer and supports the execution of the design aesthetic from development through production, focusing on fit execution for specified categories.

Location: HQ: 14801 Califa St, Van Nuys, CA 91411
Schedule: Onsite, 4 days in office, 1 day remote
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
Pay: $30/hour

Responsibilities

• Support fit execution on assigned styles throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with DÔEN’s standards for fit, construction, quality, and consistency.
• Attend fittings with cross-functional partners to ensure the design aesthetic is realized and DÔEN fit standards are met.
• Take clear and concise notes during fittings for assigned categories to accurately document fit decisions and updates.
• Proactively work with the Senior Technical Designer to address fit and construction issues without compromising fit functionality or factory productivity.
• Identify potential production, quality, and costing issues and make actionable recommendations to protect brand integrity.
• Build initial tech packs and issue precise fit comments in alignment with DÔEN’s construction, quality, grade, and tolerance standards.
• Maintain strong organization and prioritize tasks to meet key calendar deadlines across development and production stages.
• Oversee management of Sample WIP and weekly fit log, working closely with production to ensure fit priorities are set weekly and fit approval deadlines are maintained.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design, Patternmaking, or a related field, or equivalent work experience and education.
• At least 2–4 years of experience in Apparel Technical Design.
• Knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, production sewing techniques, fabrication, and trims.
• Experience working with overseas, full-package vendors.
• Highly organized with the ability to track and maintain sample records and collaborate with cross-functional partners to meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, MS Word, and Excel; 2D and 3D pattern experience preferred but not required.

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills; team-oriented and highly detail-oriented.
• A high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.
• Ability to work autonomously, exercise discretion, and use good judgment.
• Ability to prioritize competing projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Action-oriented and results-driven.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodation.
• Periods of sitting at a desk, typing, sketching, and working on a computer.
• Able to lift, move, push, or pull objects up to 25 lbs.
• Able to walk, sit, and stand for extended periods.
• Able to operate equipment such as computers, copy machines, and phones.
• Must be able to access various areas of a given location.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• A fun-filled, creative work environment.
• Healthcare, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401k with company match.
• Competitive salary.
• Generous employee discount.