Freelance- Associate Techncial Designer- Onsite- Los Angeles

Zoe Huse; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is partnering with a client to recruit an Associate Technical Designer for Women’s, Men’s, and Accessories in a fast-paced apparel environment.

The role focuses on technical design, grading, and production packaging, with collaboration across design, merchandising, sourcing, and production teams to drive product from concept to final fit.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of Technical Design experience within apparel.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, grading, patternmaking, draping, and fit.
• Experience across multiple product categories preferred.
• Proficiency in Gerber, Full Circle, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical specifications, construction details, and grading for production.
• Create and maintain technical packages, specs, and fit documentation in Gerber / Full Circle.
• Attend fittings and provide detailed fit comments and technical corrections.
• Communicate with vendors and factories regarding approvals, fit updates, and revisions.
• Track development milestones, sample status, and production timelines.
• Review garments for fit, construction, and quality compliance.
• Partner with design and merchandising to maintain product vision through execution.
• Troubleshoot technical and production issues and maintain organized development files.

Skills

Technical design

Garment construction

Patternmaking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design/Merchandising

Tools

Gerber

Full Circle

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

We are partnering with a client seeking an Associate Technical Designer to support Women’s, Men’s, and Accessories categories within a fast-paced apparel environment.

Position Overview:

The Associate Technical Designer will play a key role in seasonal fit and construction development, supporting product from concept through production. This role requires strong technical expertise in garment construction, fit, grading, technical packages, and vendor communication, while partnering cross-functionally with design, merchandising, sourcing, and production teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop technical specifications, construction details, and grading for production
• Create and maintain technical packages, specs, and fit documentation in Gerber / Full Circle
• Attend and contribute to fittings, providing detailed fit comments and technical corrections
• Communicate directly with vendors and factories regarding approvals, fit updates, and construction revisions
• Track development milestones, sample status, and production timelines
• Review garments for fit, construction, and quality compliance
• Partner closely with design and merchandising teams to maintain product vision through execution
• Troubleshoot technical, production, and fit issues while recommending solutionsMaintain organized technical files, fit samples, and development documentation

Qualifications:

• 3–5+ years of Technical Design experience within apparel
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, grading, patternmaking, draping, and fit
• Experience across multiple product categories preferred
• Proficiency in Gerber, Full Circle, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office, and SharePoint
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Product Development, Merchandising, or related field preferred

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