Assistant Technical Designer

Future Form Brands; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Future Form Brands is seeking an organized Assistant Technical Designer to support the Technical Design team throughout product development. This full-time, on-site role is based in Vernon, CA, with responsibilities including measuring garments, tracking samples through approvals, and updating tech packs.

The ideal candidate has a fashion-related degree and 1–3 years in technical design or apparel development, with strong attention to detail and proficiency in Excel and Illustrator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, Apparel Merchandising, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of technical design or apparel development experience preferred (internships considered).
• Basic understanding of garment construction, fit, grading, sewing techniques, and patternmaking.
• Ability to accurately measure garments and interpret specification sheets.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately measure garments and prepare samples for fit sessions.
• Track development, PP and TOP samples through approvals.
• Evaluate samples for fit, construction, and specification compliance.
• Schedule fit sessions and document revisions.
• Update Tech Packs with measurements, fit comments, photos, and revision history.

Skills

Garment construction

Fit

Grading

Sewing techniques

Patternmaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, Apparel Merchandising, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Illustrator

PLM systems

Job description

Future Form Brands is a growing apparel company based in Los Angeles, California, with a portfolio of brands including GLOWIE and POSIE ACTIVE. We design and develop trend-driven activewear and lifestyle apparel for retailers across North America, combining innovative design with exceptional execution.

We are seeking a highly organized Assistant Technical Designer to support our Technical Design team throughout the product development process. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, passionate about apparel, and eager to build a long-term career in technical design.

This is a full-time, on-site position based in our Vernon, CA office.

Responsibilities

• Accurately measure garments and prepare all samples for fit sessions.
• Receive, organize, and track development, PP (Pre-Production), and TOP (Top of Production) samples through the approval process.
• Evaluate samples to ensure previous fit comments and corrections have been properly executed.
• Schedule fit sessions, take detailed fit notes, and document all revisions accurately.
• Review PP and TOP samples for fit, construction, workmanship, and specification compliance.
• Communicate clear, detailed fit comments to vendors and customers when required.
• Update Tech Packs with measurements, fit comments, photos, and revision history following each fitting.
• Maintain accurate sample trackers, approval status reports, and technical documentation.
• Follow up with vendors to ensure comments are understood and development deadlines are met.
• Partner closely with Design, Product Development, Production, and Sales to keep development calendars on schedule.
• Assist with additional technical design and product development projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, Apparel Merchandising, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of technical design or apparel development experience preferred (internships considered).
• Basic understanding of garment construction, fit, grading, sewing techniques, and patternmaking.
• Ability to accurately measure garments and interpret specification sheets.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Illustrator.
• Experience with PLM systems is a plus.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, has an exceptional eye for detail, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, highly organized, and excited to grow within a rapidly expanding apparel company.

Why Join Future Form Brands?

• Opportunity to work with multiple growing apparel brands, including GLOWIE and POSIE ACTIVE.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.
• Exposure to the complete product development lifecycle.
• Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Employee discounts on company products.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday–Friday

Pay: $60,000–$75,000 per year, depending on experience.