Assistant Technical Designer Los Angeles HQ - Production and Sourcing
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SKIMS is seeking an Assistant Technical Designer to support the Technical Design team through the product development and production lifecycle. You will help ensure fit, construction, quality, and performance across styles, collaborating with Design, Product Development, Production, and vendors.
The role is ideal for an early-career designer eager to grow in a fast-paced, global brand. Requirements include a Bachelor’s in a related field, 1–2 years of experience, and proficiency with PLM,
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in fashion-related field preferred.
- 1–2 years of technical design or apparel production experience.
- Foundational understanding of garment construction, patternmaking, fit, measurements, and grading.
- Experience measuring garments and working with technical specifications.
- Familiarity with technical packages and product development processes.
- Experience with PLM systems is preferred.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams.
Responsibilities
- Support Technical Design and product development through lifecycle from prototype to final production.
- Create, update, and maintain technical packages with measurements, specs, and fit comments.
- Review samples against specs and flag inconsistencies in measurements and workmanship.
- Measure garments and maintain measurement specifications throughout development.
- Support grade rules and size specifications maintenance.
- Help ensure product consistency across styles, categories, and sizes.
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Job description
SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear, shapewear, and essentials. We are setting new standards by delivering technically innovative, comfort-driven products with elevated design for everybody.
At the intersection of culture, innovation, and commerce, SKIMS is a global brand redefining modern apparel. Our teams are built on creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performance environment where ambitious, curious, and values-driven individuals can do the best work of their careers.
As we continue to scale globally, our HQ teams play a critical role in shaping strategy, building world-class infrastructure, and driving sustainable growth across markets.
SKIMS is looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented Assistant Technical Designer to support the Technical Design team throughout the product development and production process.
This role will assist in ensuring that products meet SKIMS’ standards for fit, construction, quality, consistency, and performance. Working closely with Technical Design, Design, Product Development, Production, and external vendors, the Assistant Technical Designer will support fittings, technical documentation, sample tracking, and day-to-day communication throughout the product lifecycle.
This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career technical designer who is eager to build their expertise within a fast-paced, innovative, and rapidly growing global brand.
- Support the Technical Design team throughout the development and production lifecycle, from initial prototype through final production approval.
- Assist in creating, updating, and maintaining technical packages, including measurements, construction details, specifications, and fit comments.
- Review samples against technical specifications and identify inconsistencies in measurements, construction, and workmanship.
- Assist with measuring garments accurately and maintaining measurement specifications throughout development.
- Support the creation and maintenance of grade rules and size specifications.
- Help ensure product consistency across styles, categories, and size ranges.
- Prepare garments, technical documentation, and measurement information for fit sessions.
- Attend fittings and accurately capture fit comments, construction changes, and required sample revisions.
- Assist Technical Designers in communicating clear and actionable fit comments to vendors and factories.
- Maintain organized fit records and track changes across sample iterations.
- Help ensure fit approvals and deadlines remain aligned with the product development calendar.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical information within PLM and other internal systems.
- Support updates to tech packs, construction details, sketches, measurements, and fit comments.
- Assist with reviewing factory submissions and ensuring requested changes have been accurately executed.
- Maintain organized records of samples, approvals, fit history, and technical documentation.
- Partner closely with Design, Product Development, Production, Merchandising, and Technical Design teams to support the successful execution of product.
- Communicate with domestic and international vendors regarding samples, measurements, fit comments, and technical updates.
- Help identify potential fit or construction issues early and elevate concerns appropriately.
- Support multiple styles and development timelines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, Product Development, Apparel Production, or a related field preferred.
- 1–2 years of technical design, product development, or apparel production experience; relevant internships will also be considered
- Foundational understanding of garment construction, patternmaking, fit, measurements, and grading
- Experience measuring garments and working with technical specifications
- Familiarity with technical packages and product development processes
- Experience with PLM systems is preferred
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable receiving feedback, asking questions, and learning quickly
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and functions.
- Up to 100% Company Paid Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
- Kind Body Fertility Benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with up to 4% match
- Unlimited PTO
- Full Access to LinkedIn learning
- Employee Discounts
- Free weekly catered lunch at HQ – M/T/W/Th
- Dog-Friendly office on a Thursday and Friday
- Free Swag Giveaways
- Annual Holiday Party
- Annual Summer Party
- Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
- Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages
Compensation: $26.00 - $30.00 / hour
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