Company

Outdoor & Apparel

ApparelDesigner

$85–130k ~AI est. Beverly Hills, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Apparel Designer. Skills: Technical design, Fit sessions, Tech packs. Develop tech packs. Maintain tech packs”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure consistency; Ensure alignment with brand standards; Ensure timely sample turnaround; Ensure grading is accurate; Ensure grading is consistent; Support seamless transitions

Industry & Context.

Outdoor & Apparel
Problems you'll solve

Resolve technical issues; Implement solutions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3+ years technical design experience, Expertise in garment construction, Expertise in patternmaking, Expertise in grading, Expertise in fit development, Advanced ability to build tech packs, Proven experience leading fit sessions, Experience partnering with overseas factories, Communicate technical direction clearly, Exceptional attention to detail, Highly organized, Manage multiple styles, Manage multiple categories, Manage production calendars

Nice to Have

Familiarity with PLM systems

What You'll Do.

Develop grading rules

Maintain grading rules

Develop measurement charts

Maintain measurement charts

Update measurement charts

Issue corrections to factories

Evaluate pre-production samples

Communicate with overseas factories

Resolve technical issues

Ensure timely sample turnaround

Identify construction risks

Identify production risks

Ensure grading is accurate

Ensure grading is consistent

Partner with Production

Balance aesthetic intent

Balance manufacturability

Balance cost efficiency

Maintain technical files

Uphold quality standards

Uphold consistency standards

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with Design; Partner with Production

Communication Scope

Communicate technical direction

Process & Methodology

Manage production calendars

Full Job Description

## Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive tech packs, spec sheets, grading rules, and measurement charts with precision Own the fit process from first proto through TOP approval, ensuring consistency and alignment with brand standards Lead fit sessions, document feedback clearly, and issue detailed, production-ready corrections to factories Evaluate prototypes, SMS, pre-production, and TOP samples for fit, construction, workmanship, and quality Communicate daily with overseas factories to resolve technical issues and ensure timely sample turnaround Identify potential construction or production risks early and proactively implement solutions Ensure grading is accurate and consistent across size ranges and categories Partner cross-functionally with Design and Production to balance aesthetic intent with manufacturability and cost efficiency Maintain organized, up-to-date technical files to support seamless development-to-bulk transitions Uphold quality and consistency standards across all brands and product categories ## Qualifications 3+ years of technical design experience in apparel across men’s, women’s, and/or children’s categories Strong expertise in garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit development Advanced ability to build detailed, production-ready tech packs including specs, construction details, BOMs, and callouts Proven experience leading fit sessions independently and making clear, actionable fit corrections Deep understanding of fabric behavior, stretch, shrinkage, and wash impact on fit Experience partnering with overseas factories and communicating technical direction clearly and effectively Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes from development through bulk production Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in measurements, specs, and documentation Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple styles, categories, and production calendars simultaneously Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Excel; fa

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