Fit-Driven Technical Design Assistant (Tech Packs)

Short-Story; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Comprehensive healthcare, dental and视觉

Job summary

Short Story is seeking a Technical Design Assistant to turn design visions into production-ready styles for petites. You’ll manage tech packs, measure samples, and coordinate fit sessions with senior designers, merchandisers, and overseas vendors.

The role demands precision, timely execution, and deep knowledge of the product development lifecycle from fabric to production. You will work closely with our Head of Product Development and gain experience across development processes while

Qualifications

• BFA in fashion or the equivalent.
• Demonstrated measurement accuracy; you will complete a measurement exercise as part of the interview.
• Understanding of garment construction.
• Understanding of development processes and workflow.
• Adobe Illustrator and ability to sketch flat sketches.
• Strong command of Google Sheets and data tools.
• Nice to have: Understanding of apparel and pattern software (Gerber, Optitex). Knowledge of 3D apparel software (e.g., CLO3D, Browzwear) a plus.
• Factory or production exposure is a strong plus
• Comfortable with hands-on work: standing during fit sessions

Responsibilities

• Check construction & accurately measure development fit samples against technical specifications, making sure they were sampled or produced as requested. Flag deviations ahead of fit sessions.
• Assist in creating initial tech packs for key categories. Update tech packs and BOMs for factories.
• Set up and prepare for weekly fittings - ensuring all samples are accounted for and properly prepped and staged.
• Take accurate notes in fit sessions.
• Support the team in execution of fit comments for key categories - adding notes, technical sketching, data entry.
• Maintain the WIP and Fit Notes Tracker so reporting stays current across the WIP platform
• Monitor WIP deadlines and workflow - manage deliverables with the team.
• Track, check in & organize fit samples in-work through approval.
• Maintain and organize development fit samples when in house.
• Support the team in efficiency and speed-to-market.

Skills

Flat sketching

Google Sheets

Data tools

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

BFA in fashion

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Gerber

Optitex

CLO3D/Browzwear

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Short Story is seeking a Technical Design Assistant to turn design visions into production-ready styles for petites. You’ll manage tech packs, measure samples, and coordinate fit sessions with senior designers, merchandisers, and overseas vendors.

The role demands precision, timely execution, and deep knowledge of the product development lifecycle from fabric to production. You will work closely with our Head of Product Development and gain experience across development processes while