Denim & Woven Technical Designer — Associate

L'Agence; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

L'Agence in Los Angeles, CA seeks an Associate Technical Designer to oversee denim and woven bottoms from development to production. You will ensure precise measurements, quality, construction, and fit across the product lifecycle.

You will assemble tech packs in Illustrator/Excel, communicate fit notes with clear visuals, source fabrics/trims, and maintain BOMs. Collaboration with PD/Design and vendors is essential to meet calendar milestones.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years minimum of Technical Design experience, preferably Denim and Knits.
• Strong knowledge of prototyping, development/production practices & processes as well as apparel construction and fit.
• Hands on experience for trouble shooting production, pattern and grading issues.
• Must have strong mastery of Excel and Adobe Illustrator.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Intermediate experience for grading skills, knowledge of bill of materials, trims.
• Excellent communication skills, written, verbal, and presentation with the ability to write comprehensive product specs and produce detailed technical drawings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to make decisions independently and proactively.
• Ability to organize & prioritize workload to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proactive self-starter with ability to work independently and team player.

Responsibilities

• Assemble tech packs with detailed sketches/illustrations, garment construction details and specs on Adobe Illustrator and Excel while adhering to set standards.
• Create and develop clear fit comment documents and communicate fit and balance issues via photos, sketches, and patterns.
• Partake in fabric and trim sourcing.
• Update WIPs, line sheets and fit lists to maintain accurate records.
• Assist in assigning and setting up style names and style numbers in Full Circle.
• Enter and update proper yields in Full Circle.
• Measure garments to identify fit issues and issue fit comments.
• Assess garments for spec and construction compliance.
• Lead fit sessions on live models and fit forms; provide recommendations and log critiques.
• Provide grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval.
• Communicate daily with vendors regarding fit, construction, sewing changes and final grading.
• Identify potential product, quality and costing issues and recommend actions to maintain brand integrity.
• Track and manage workflow including fit schedule and calendar.
• Collaborate with PD and Tech Designer on next steps when fit issues arise.
• Maintain sample organization and BOM updates throughout development and production lifecycle.

Skills

Excel

Adobe Illustrator

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

Full Circle

Microsoft Office

Job description

L'Agence in Los Angeles, CA seeks an Associate Technical Designer to oversee denim and woven bottoms from development to production. You will ensure precise measurements, quality, construction, and fit across the product lifecycle.

You will assemble tech packs in Illustrator/Excel, communicate fit notes with clear visuals, source fabrics/trims, and maintain BOMs. Collaboration with PD/Design and vendors is essential to meet calendar milestones.