Associate Technical Designer

24 Seven Talent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent partners with an apparel client to hire an Associate Technical Designer. You will support Women’s, Men’s and Accessories, driving fit, construction, and technical packages from concept through production.

You’ll collaborate with design, merchandising, sourcing and production teams, contribute to fittings, and keep thorough development records to protect the product vision.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of Technical Design experience within apparel.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, grading, patternmaking, draping, and fit.
• Proficiency in Gerber, Full Circle, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office, and SharePoint.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Product Development, Merchandising, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical specifications, construction details, and grading for production.
• Create and maintain technical packages, specs, and fit documentation in Gerber / Full Circle
• Attend and contribute to fittings, providing detailed fit comments and technical corrections
• Communicate directly with vendors and factories regarding approvals, fit updates, and construction revisions
• Track development milestones, sample status, and production timelines
• Review garments for fit, construction, and quality compliance
• Partner closely with design and merchandising teams to maintain product vision through execution
• Troubleshoot technical, production, and fit issues while recommending solutions
• Maintain organized technical files, fit samples, and development documentation

Skills

Technical design

Garment construction

Grading

Patternmaking

Draping

Fit

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Vendor communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Bachelor's degree in Product Development

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising

Tools

Gerber

Full Circle

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

We are partnering with a client seeking an Associate Technical Designer to support Women’s, Men’s, and Accessories categories within a fast-paced apparel environment.

Position Overview:

The Associate Technical Designer will play a key role in seasonal fit and construction development, supporting product from concept through production. This role requires strong technical expertise in garment construction, fit, grading, technical packages, and vendor communication, while partnering cross-functionally with design, merchandising, sourcing, and production teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop technical specifications, construction details, and grading for production
• Create and maintain technical packages, specs, and fit documentation in Gerber / Full Circle
• Attend and contribute to fittings, providing detailed fit comments and technical corrections
• Communicate directly with vendors and factories regarding approvals, fit updates, and construction revisions
• Track development milestones, sample status, and production timelines
• Review garments for fit, construction, and quality compliance
• Partner closely with design and merchandising teams to maintain product vision through execution
• Troubleshoot technical, production, and fit issues while recommending solutions
• Maintain organized technical files, fit samples, and development documentation

Qualifications:

• 3–5+ years of Technical Design experience within apparel
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, grading, patternmaking, draping, and fit
• Proficiency in Gerber, Full Circle, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office, and SharePoint
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Product Development, Merchandising, or related field preferred