Assistant Technical Designer

SIMONMILLER; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SIMONMILLER is seeking an Assistant Technical Designer to support the Technical Design team across development and production timelines. You will manage samples, log measurements in Excel, and assist with fittings and tech packs in a fast-paced luxury fashion environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in Apparel Technical Design, strong measuring and pattern making skills, and proficiency with Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Airtable.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of industry experience in Apparel Technical Design.
• Strong understanding of the apparel design process from concept to product.
• Knowledge of knits and woven construction and functionality.
• Strong measuring and pattern making skills.
• Must be a team player, collaborative and works well in small team environment.
• Must be organized, focused, and self-sufficient.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word), Google Drive, Photoshop & Illustrator.
• Experience with Airtable is a strong plus.
• Experience with FIGMA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Technical Design team to maintain development and production timelines.
• Manage sample deliveries and record samples in charts, track packages.
• Measure and prepare samples for fittings, log measurements in Excel, inspect finishings.
• Assist fittings with note taking, time keeping, and fit area setup.
• Support tech pack development with construction and measurement details.
• Maintain charts and forms for WIP and Fit Agenda in Excel and Airtable.
• Organize fit samples and coordinate with Production, E‑comm, and Sales for photoshoots.
• Answer customer service questions on fit, specs, construction when needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Measuring

Pattern making

Excel

Photoshop

Illustrator

Airtable

Figma

Team player

Time management

Education

Fashion/Technical Design degree

Tools

Airtable

Figma

Google Drive

Job description

SIMONMILLER is looking for a detail oriented, hard working Assistant Technical Designer to join our team.

About Us

Welcome to our playful world of luxury. We are a lifestyle brand featuring ready-to-wear, footwear, bags, and jewelry. With collections that balance the bold and the timeless, SIMONMILLER epitomizes the vibrant and mod lifestyle of our CEO and Creative Director, Chelsea Hansford.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with the Technical Design team to maintain development and production timelines, product quality, and overall department workflow.
• Manage sample deliveries. Recording samples in relevant charts, tracking and unpacking packages, and shipping items.
• Measure and prepare samples for fittings and meetings. Taking detailed measurements and logging them in Excel, inspecting finishings and construction, and steaming and organizing samples.
• Assist and document fittings with thorough note taking, time keeping, and setting up fit areas for meetings.
• Support tech pack development. Working with cross functional departments to set up files with necessary construction and measurement details.
• Maintain relevant charts and forms for WIP's and Fit Agenda, in Excel and Airtable.
• Organize and collect fit samples and partner with Production, E-comm, and Sales for sample send-outs for photoshoots and styling, utilizing Figma and Excel.
• Help to answer customer service questions regarding fit, specs, and construction when needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or Apparel Technical Design
• 1-3 years of industry experience in Apparel Technical Design
• Strong understanding of the apparel design process from concept to product
• Knowledge of knits and woven construction and functionality
• Strong measuring, and pattern making skills
• Must be a team player, collaborative and works well in small team environment
• Must be organized, focused, & self sufficient
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite- Excel, Word, etc., Google Drive, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
• Experience with Airtable is a strong plus
• Experience with FIGMA a plus
• Flexible, a creative problem solver, and open to learning
• Extremely detail oriented with an ability to time manage and meet deadlines
• Comfortable in fast paced environments

Physical Requirements:

Ability to bend, open, lift, carry and move merchandise and fixtures during fittings

Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, and weekends when business needs

Reporting to: Senior Technical Designer

Pay Transparency: This position offers an salary range starting at $60,000. Final compensation will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, job-related skills, and internal pay alignment.