About this role
Job title: Associate Technical Designer
About the Role As our Associate Technical Designer, you are the architect of the perfect fit. Specializing in Swim and Intimates, you will translate design concepts into wearable, high-quality garments that balance comfort, support, and style. You’ll own the technical development process from initial prototype to final production, ensuring our "close-to-body" categories meet rigorous standards for fit, construction, and performance.
What You'll Do
- Own the Fit: Lead live fittings to evaluate support, comfort, and silhouette. You’ll 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. You will 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.
What We're Looking For
- 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.
Nice to Have
- PLM software experience (bonus)
Compensation & 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 and fully-stocked kitchen pantry
- Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings
- Summer Fridays, Early Departure
- Team bonding events and programs
- Attractive employee discounts