Associate Technical Designer

ADP, Inc.; Cypress (CA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Hybrid Apparel seeks an Apparel Associate Technical Designer in Cypress, CA to support the Tech Design team, ensuring high-quality construction, fit, and garment performance.

You will collaborate with design, merchandising, and production, prepare tech packs, assist with fit sessions, sample development, and maintain the tech pack database, while upholding deadlines.

This temporary role offers exposure to a global apparel operation and a chance to grow technical design skills in a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in technical design or a related role within the apparel industry.
• Experience with garment construction, patternmaking, and fitting processes is a plus.
• Proficiency in technical design software (PLM, Illustrator, Photoshop, Gerber or similar) preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed technical specifications (tech packs) with measurements and fabrics.
• Support fit evaluations and document corrections.
• Prepare sample requests and track development timelines.
• Assess garment construction and offer technical improvements.
• Coordinate with factories and vendors on technical adjustments.
• Maintain and update the tech pack database.
• Validate grade rules for different sizes per account.
• Collaborate with design, production, and merchandising teams.
• Ensure quality control for fit, construction, or material issues.

Skills

Garment construction

Pattern-making

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organization

Communication

Trend awareness

Tools

PLM

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Gerber

Job description

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Associate Technical Designer

Temporary Cypress, CA, US

Salary Range: $21.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Hybrid’s humble beginnings started in 1997 in the back of a print shop designing, selling, and printing tee shirts. Today, Hybrid is a global apparel industry powerhouse in brand and licensing management. Hybrid provides its expertise and fully vertical operations capability – design, merchandising, development, sourcing, production, and distribution – to a broad suite of branded, licensed, generic, and private label partners. Hybrid’s full-service apparel design and manufacturing expertise extends across the apparel category, including knits, woven tops, bottoms, tees, and accessories.

As our organization has evolved, so has our philosophy of doing business. We have made concerted efforts to remove ourselves from the antiquated approach of other apparel manufacturers and doing things differently has been our focus. We are building a company ethos that breeds innovation, collaboration, integrity and excellence in customer service.

What is my role?

As an Apparel Associate Technical Designer, you will support the Tech Design team in the development of apparel products, ensuring high-quality construction, fit, and garment performance. You will collaborate closely with the Tech Designer / Technical Design Manager and other departments such as Design, Merchandising, and Production. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to build and refine technical design skills in the apparel industry.

What You'll Do

• Technical Design Support: Assist with the creation of detailed technical specifications (tech packs), including measurements, construction details, fabrics, trims, and stitching instructions.
  
• Fit Sessions: Support fit evaluations, including taking fit comments, documenting corrections, and communicating changes to factories or suppliers.
• Sample Development: Work alongside the Tech Designer to prepare sample requests, track development timelines, and ensure samples meet design and quality standards.
• Garment Construction & Detailing: Assist in assessing garment construction, offering technical suggestions to improve the overall design and functionality.
• Communication with Factories and Vendors: Assist in coordinating with factories and vendors to communicate any technical adjustments and maintain quality assurance throughout the sampling process.
• Maintain Tech Pack Database: Help manage and update the tech pack database to ensure all details are accurate and up-to-date.
• Grade Rule Validation: Double-check grade rules per account to ensure consistency and accuracy in the grading process for different sizes, adhering to specific account requirements and standards.
• Own Private Label Process per Account: Manage and support the development of private label products per account. This includes ensuring product specifications, timelines, and branding requirements are met for each account, while maintaining clear communication with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Collaborative Work: Collaborate with design, production, and merchandising teams to ensure the seamless integration of design concepts into the final product.
• Quality Control : Ensure that products meet the required quality standards by supporting the team in resolving any garment issues, including fit, construction, or material problems.

What You’ll Need

• Experience:
  • 1-3 years of experience in technical design or a related role within the apparel industry is preferred.
  • Experience with garment construction, patternmaking, and fitting processes is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of garment construction and pattern-making.
  • Knowledge in technical design software (e.g.,PLM , Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Gerber, or similar). Preferred but not required.
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • A keen eye for trends, fabrications, and technical design aesthetics.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Eagerness to learn and take direction from senior technical designers.
• Positive attitude and a proactive approach to challenges.

Hybrid Apparel is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.