TITOL™ Technical Designer

About the role

TITOL™ is seeking a Technical Designer to support the development and production of artist and brand merchandise. This role is crucial for translating creative concepts into production-ready specifications, ensuring products are executed accurately and consistently.

Responsibilities

• Translate approved creative concepts and artwork into comprehensive, production-ready tech packs.
• Create and maintain detailed product specifications including garment blanks, materials, measurements, color standards, dye processes, decoration methods, placement specifications, construction details, packaging requirements, and production notes.
• Evaluate strike-offs, dye samples, shade bands, pre-production samples, fit samples, and other production submissions against approved artwork, mockups, and design intent.
• Recommend and specify decoration methods that best achieve the intended design while meeting quality, cost, and production requirements.
• Partner with vendors to troubleshoot production challenges and ensure accurate execution of approved designs.
• Stay current on emerging decoration techniques, materials, and production capabilities to support product innovation and quality.
• Own the technical review process for product samples in partnership with Project Management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for technical questions from vendors, factories, and production partners.
• Communicate technical requirements, revisions, and approvals clearly and efficiently to external partners.
• Collaborate with sourcing, production, and operations teams to ensure product specifications can be executed effectively within manufacturing constraints.
• Interpret and protect the creative intent of artist and brand merchandise throughout development and production.
• Make informed technical adjustments and micro-revisions without requiring creative team involvement in every production decision.
• Balance design intent with manufacturing realities while maintaining product quality and brand standards.
• Utilize technical expertise and product knowledge to recommend solutions that preserve creative vision while improving execution.
• Build, organize, and maintain a comprehensive technical specification library for recurring products, silhouettes, and production standards.
• Establish systems and documentation that reduce redundant development work and improve consistency across programs.
• Maintain historical records of approved specifications, measurements, materials, and production requirements for future reference.
• Ensure technical documentation and tech packs remain current throughout the product development process.
• Capture and document key changes throughout development.
• Support the creation of scalable processes that improve version control, communication, and technical accuracy across projects.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Technical Design, Product Development, Apparel Development, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, materials, decoration techniques, manufacturing processes, and product specifications.
• Experience creating detailed tech packs and managing product development through sampling and production.
• Ability to review and evaluate production samples with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across creative, production, and vendor teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and related product development tools.

Qualifications

• Experience within merchandising, consumer products, apparel, music, entertainment, licensing, or related industries preferred.

Skills

• Strong technical expertise.
• Understanding of design intent.
• Effective communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Adobe Illustrator proficiency.

Benefits

• Best in class health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Healthcare FSA.
• Dependent Care FSA.
• Commute benefits FSA.
• Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with 4% match.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal and identity theft plans.
• Vacation time and sick days.

Pay

$85,000 - $95,000 a year.

Schedule

In-office 5 days/week with occasional travel or on-site support required. May involve weekend or extended hours during peak seasons.

Complex

Participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.