Associate Technical Designer

Legends; Rapid City (SD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends, an athlete-owned performance and lifestyle apparel brand, is seeking an Associate Technical Designer for a full-time, on-site hybrid role based in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. You will support the technical design process from concept to production, preparing detailed tech packs, updating specs, and maintaining measurement standards across product categories.

You will partner with design and product development, assist fittings, record fit comments, and ensure garments meet brand

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in technical design and garment construction for performance and lifestyle apparel.
• Experience with fitting sessions and translating feedback into updates.
• Familiarity with pattern making and construction methods.
• Proficiency with Illustrator, PLM, and measurement tracking tools.
• English proficiency required; travel to vendors internationally may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Support technical design from concept to production, including detailed tech packs.
• Collaborate with design, product development, and vendors to resolve construction issues.
• Record fit comments and ensure garments meet brand standards for quality and fit.
• Assist in fittings, review prototypes, and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Technical Design

Garment Construction

Fitting & Pattern Making

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

English Proficiency

Education

Fashion/Technical Design degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

PLM systems

Excel

Job description

Company Description

Legends is an athlete-owned performance and lifestyle apparel brand based in Los Angeles, CA. The company focuses on elevated apparel designed for the modern athlete, blending sports, entertainment, and culture with streetwear-inspired design.

Role Description

The Associate Technical Designer is a full-time, on-site role based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. This role supports the technical design process from concept to production, including preparing detailed tech packs, updating specifications, and maintaining measurement and construction standards across multiple product categories. Day-to-day responsibilities include partnering with design and product development teams, assisting & participating in fittings, recording fit comments, and ensuring garments meet brand standards for quality, fit, and functionality. The Associate Technical Designer will collaborate closely with pattern makers, factories, and vendors to resolve construction issues, track sample development, and support on-time delivery. This role also involves reviewing prototypes and production samples, providing clear technical feedback, and contributing to continuous improvement of processes and documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Technical Design and Garment Construction, with a focus on performance and lifestyle apparel.
• Experience with Fitting and Pattern Making, including conducting fit sessions and translating feedback into technical updates.
• Ability to apply structural and design thinking, including basic Architecture-related concepts such as proportion and form, to apparel construction.
• Proficiency with technical design tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, PLM systems, Excel) and digital spec/measurement tracking.
• Knowledge of fabric behavior, trims, and manufacturing processes, particularly in athletic and streetwear categories.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Relevant education in Fashion Design, Technical Design, Apparel Production, or a related field; comparable industry experience considered.
• Prior experience in technical design or product development for apparel brands is preferred.
• English proficiency required; additional language skills are a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally to visit vendors and suppliers as needed.
• Must be Los Angeles-based and able to work a hybrid schedule from the company’s Torrance, CA headquarters 3 days per week.