Associate Technical Designer - Intimates & Swim

About the role

Fashion Nova is the world's leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high-growth categories across its Women, Men, Kids, and Beauty divisions. Founded in 2006, the brand pioneered a disruptive social commerce model of affordable, on-trend, size-inclusive clothing online.

Responsibilities

• Own the Fit: Lead live fittings to evaluate support, comfort, and silhouette. Provide precise fit comments and visual corrections to vendors, focusing on the unique challenges of stretch fabrics.
• Technical Engineering: Establish and re-evaluate annual blocks. Make direct fit corrections using CAD and flat pattern-making, ensuring consistency across all size ranges.
• Precision Tech Packs: Build and maintain detailed Tech Packs, specifically managing complex BOMs (trims, elastics, linings), construction templates, and stretch-based grade rules.
• Sample Lifecycle: Inspect all samples—from Proto to TOP—ensuring construction integrity, proper stitch tension, and adherence to quality standards.
• Collaboration: Partner with Design and Development to select appropriate fabrications and trims that meet both aesthetic and cost goals.
• Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of the curve on new bonding technologies, seam constructions, and consumer trends within the swim and lingerie markets.

Requirements

• Experience: 3–5 years in Technical Design, with a specialized focus on Swim, Intimates, or high-stretch performance wear.
• Pattern Expertise: Proven ability to make pattern adjustments for Junior and Plus sizing, with a deep understanding of body contouring and support.
• Technical Savvy: Proficiency in CAD software, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft/Google Suites.
• Material Knowledge: A strong understanding of elastics, specialized machinery (flatlock, overlock), and how different knit fabrications impact fit and recovery.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate technical issues clearly to both domestic and overseas partners.
• Bonus Points: Experience using PLM software.

Benefits

• Brand new state-of-the-art HQ in Beverly Hills!
• Formalized career paths for continued professional growth
• Comprehensive health insurance across Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility
• Weekly catered lunches & fully-stock kitchen pantry!
• Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings
• Summer Fridays Early Departure
• Team bonding events and programs
• Athletic employee discounts!