Fashion & Merchandise Designer

Dime Industries; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dime Industries seeks a creative Fashion & Merchandise Designer to bring apparel concepts from sketch to bulk production. You will own tech packs, sourcing, and collaboration with overseas suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery.

The role requires strong garment construction knowledge, experience with PLM systems, and ability to manage global vendors across Asia and the Americas. Successful candidates will drive brand standards across apparel and accessories.

Qualifications

• Design and develop seasonal apparel collections and branded merchandise.
• Create production-ready tech packs with flats, BOM, measurements and construction details.
• Source and vet overseas suppliers, manufacturers and mills for quality and cost efficiency.
• Manage daily communication with international vendors and overseas factories on sample status, lab dips, trims, and timelines.
• Lead fit sessions, evaluate pre-production samples and provide technical corrections.
• Oversee quality control and fabric testing for imported materials and finished goods.
• Maintain development calendars to track sample approvals and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop seasonal apparel collections, accessories, and branded merchandise from concept to final production.
• Create comprehensive tech packs including flats, BOM, measurements, and construction details.
• Source and vet overseas suppliers, manufacturers, and fabric mills to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Manage communications with international vendors on sample status and timelines.
• Lead fit sessions and provide clear technical corrections to factories.
• Oversee QC and fabric testing for imported materials and goods.
• Maintain product development calendars to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Apparel design

Product development

Global supply chain

Tech pack development

Sourcing overseas

Vendor communication

Garment construction

Education

Fashion Design degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

PLM

Job description

Founded in 2016, Dime Industries is a premier cannabis and lifestyle brand known for its sophisticated product offerings and commitment to hardware-first engineering. Operating across nine states and Canada, Dime specializes in high-quality vapes, gummies, soft gels, and pre-rolls.

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Fashion & Merchandise Designer with expertise in apparel design, product development, and global supply chain collaboration. In this role, you will be responsible for bringing apparel and merchandise concepts to life; from initial sketch and tech pack creation to overseas supplier sourcing, sample refinement, and final bulk production. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of garment construction, textile selection, tech pack development, and international vendor management.

What You'll Own

• Design and develop seasonal apparel collections, accessories, and branded merchandise from concept to final production.
• Create comprehensive, production-ready tech packs, including technical flats, bill of materials (BOM), measurement specs, and construction details.
• Source, vet, and establish relationships with overseas suppliers, manufacturers, and fabric mills to ensure quality and cost-efficiency.
• Manage daily communication with international vendors and overseas factories regarding sample status, lab dips, trims, and production timelines.
• Lead fit sessions, evaluate pre-production samples, and provide clear fit comments and technical corrections to factory partners.
• Oversee quality control standards, fabric testing, and compliance for all imported materials and finished goods.
• Maintain product development calendars to track sample approvals and ensure on-time delivery of seasonal lines.

Why This Role Matters

• Global Supply Link: You bridge the gap between creative design concepts and overseas manufacturing execution, ensuring product vision translates into high-quality bulk production.
• Brand Quality & Consistency: By maintaining strict technical specs and quality standards across vendors, you ensure every piece reflects the brand's aesthetic and quality benchmarks.
• Cost & Vendor Management: Your proactive communication and sourcing expertise optimize unit costs, MOQ negotiations, and production leads time across international suppliers.
• Product Innovation: By sourcing new fabrics, trims, and manufacturing techniques, you keep our apparel and merchandise lines competitive, modern, and fresh.
• Execution Efficiency: Your precise tech packs and sample management minimize revision cycles, preventing costly delays in sample approvals and bulk shipping schedules.

What You Bring

• Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Product Development, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Fashion/Merchandise Designer with demonstrated hands-on technical design and sourcing work.
• Extensive experience managing overseas suppliers and factories, particularly across Asia and South America.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for creating technical flats, repeat prints, and graphics.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, fabric properties, dye techniques, and trim sourcing.
• Proven track record of building comprehensive tech packs and managing product lifecycle software (PLM).
• Familiarity with 3D design tools (CLO 3D or Browzwear) is a plus.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication, negotiation, and project management skills.