Technical Designer – Women’s Apparel

About the role

Orange County based apparel company is seeking a Technical Designer for women’s apparel to join the team immediately for a temporary, onsite position. Only local and available candidates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical development process for apparel from initial concept through production, ensuring strong fit, construction quality, and timely execution.
• Lead fit reviews with cross-functional partners to assess silhouette, proportion, mobility, and overall garment appearance.
• Evaluate samples with precision, document issues clearly, and recommend practical solutions to improve fit and construction.
• Communicate revisions to manufacturing partners using technical documentation, pattern updates, and visual references.
• Maintain accurate measurement specs, construction details, and technical package information throughout development.
• Create and revise patterns as needed, including grading updates and technical corrections.
• Support consistency across categories by upholding established fit standards, construction methods, and block integrity.
• Partner closely with design and product teams early in development to translate creative concepts into production-ready specifications.
• Review garment details for quality, functionality, and cost awareness while balancing aesthetic intent.
• Build and maintain foundational blocks, fit references, and technical standards libraries.
• Track development progress across multiple styles and categories, managing deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Prepare detailed fit notes, technical comments, and quality-related reports to support smooth execution.

Requirements

• Savvy within Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, and PLM systems.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fabric behavior, grading, and production requirements.
• 5+ years of technical design experience within women’s apparel and pattern making knowledge.
• Experience working across multiple product categories is preferred; denim knowledge is a plus.

Skills

• Collaborate effectively with merchandising, product development, and design teams to drive alignment throughout the process.