Consumer Products Creative Developer

Bee Talent Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in Los Angeles is seeking an Assistant Technical Designer to support global merchandise execution. The role involves creating tech packs, preparing production-ready artwork, and coordinating with factories. The ideal candidate should have experience in technical design and graphic design fundamentals, alongside strong organizational skills. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to the efficient production of apparel.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical design, apparel production, or product development.
• Strong understanding of screen printing fundamentals.
• Proven ability to create highly detailed tech packs.
• Experience working directly with factories or external production partners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production-ready artwork early in the process.
• Create and maintain tech packs for garments and accessories.
• Translate artwork into clean, vectorized formats.
• Communicate with factories to manage timelines.

Skills

Technical design

Graphic design

Screen printing fundamentals

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

3-4 years experience in graphic design

Tools

Vector graphic software

Job description

As an Assistant Technical Designer – Apparel on the Consumer Products team at our client, you will support the execution of client’s global merchandise by focusing on technical documentation, artwork preparation, and day-to-day production coordination. Working closely with the apparel designer and production team, you’ll help ensure creative concepts are translated into accurate, manufacturing‑ready garments.

In this role, you’ll build detailed tech packs, prepare production‑ready art files, and support the handoff process to factories. You’ll collaborate with game teams and internal partners to receive artwork and transform it into clean, vectorized, color‑separated files optimized for screen printing and apparel construction. Your strong graphic design fluency will be critical in adapting assets into apparel‑ready formats while keeping color limitations, print methods, and garment constraints in mind.

You’ll also assist the production team by helping track timelines, supporting factory communication, and ensuring tech packs and revisions are delivered clearly and on schedule. With a strong understanding of apparel production, sourcing, and manufacturing workflows, you’ll play a key supporting role in keeping projects organized, technically sound, and moving forward without bottlenecks.

Ability to design simple apparel graphics when needed

Responsibilities:

• Prepare production-ready artwork early in the process
• Own technical details so designers can focus on creative execution
• Support factory communication and timeline management
• Reduce bottlenecks and prevent rework downstream

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the apparel design and production teams as a technical execution partner
• Create and maintain tech packs for printables, cut & sew garments, and accessories
• Prepare production-ready artwork for apparel applications
• Sample Management : receiving, logging and upkeep samples as they arrive.
• Translate artwork from internal teams into clean, vectorized formats for apparel use
• Adapt artwork to meet screen printing limitations, color restrictions, and garment construction constraints
• Ensure proper image sizing and placement for t-shirts, hoodies, and accessories
• Apply hands‑on knowledge of screen printing fundamentals, including Simulated Spot Process printing
• Occasionally design simple graphic artwork (primarily t-shirts and hoodies)
• Create, manage, and maintain trim files (labels, clip labels, heat transfers, etc.)
• Communicate with factories to manage timelines, questions, and follow‑ups
• Proactively track and communicate deadlines such as tech pack delivery and revisions
• Provide daily status updates to the team at the beginning and end of each day

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in technical design, apparel production, or product development
• Hands‑on experience with Simulated Spot Process printing
• Hands‑on experience vectoring artwork for apparel production
• Strong understanding of screen printing fundamentals
• Knowledge of proper image sizing and placement for t-shirts and hoodies
• Proven ability to create highly detailed tech packs
• Understanding of garment construction, manufacturing workflows, and costing
• Experience working directly with factories or external production partners
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong graphic design fundamentals with apparel 3‑4 years experience
• Experience preparing artwork for screen printing, cut & sew, and accessories
• Familiarity adapting artwork from non‑apparel teams into production‑ready assets

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees of Bee Talent Solutions. The Company makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled employees and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive data while employed by us and while on assignment at a customer of ours
• Communication with others, including employees and third parties such as vendors, customers (including their employees), and/or players, including minors
• Accessing our or our customer’s assets, secure digital systems, and networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players, employees, and temporary workers

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization and within the organization of any customer to whom you may be assigned while employed by us. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.