Design Assistant / Tech Designer
Job Title: Technical Designer / Design Assistant – Women’s Apparel
Location: Boyle Heights, Ca
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Women’s Apparel Design & Development
Salary: $50,000 – $80,000 per year (commensurate with experience, typically for candidates with 2-5 years of experience)
Job Summary:
We are looking for a Technical Designer / Design Assistant to join our women’s apparel team and support the design and development process from concept to production. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in garment construction, fit, and specifications while also possessing hand-sketching skills to bring design concepts to life. This role is perfect for someone passionate about fashion, technical precision, and collaboration with designers and manufacturers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with designers and tech design to create and update technical drawings, CADs, and tech packs with accurate measurements, materials, and construction details.
- Assist in pattern management, fit sessions, and sample evaluations, ensuring the proper fit and functionality of garments.
- Create and maintain spec sheets, BOMs (Bill of Materials), and production templates.
- Collaborate with factories and vendors to communicate pattern adjustments, garment construction details, and fit corrections.
- Review and provide feedback on proto samples, fit samples, and production samples to ensure they meet design expectations.
- Conduct fabric and trim sourcing, ensuring compliance with design and production requirements.
- Track and manage the development timeline to ensure deadlines are met.
- Stay updated on industry trends, materials, and techniques to contribute fresh ideas to the team.
- Support the design team with trend research, mood boards, and presentations.
- Maintain organized design files, sample libraries, lab dip libraries and tech pack records.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 1-3 years of experience in a technical design or design assistant role, preferably in women’s apparel.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel
- Knowledge of garment construction, patterns, fit, and textiles.
- Experience working with tech packs, creating line sheets and color cads.
- Ability to work with overseas and domestic manufacturers and understand timelines, techpack accuracy and proper sewby samples
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Passion for women’s fashion trends and innovation.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a creative and fast-growing fashion brand.
- Gain hands-on experience in all aspects of technical design and development.
- Work with talented designers and industry professionals in an exciting environment.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Technical Designer / Design Assistant – Women’s Apparel Application – [Your Name]”.