Freelance- Technical Designer-Hybrid- Orange County

24 Seven Talent; Huntington Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is seeking a Freelance Technical Designer for a hybrid role in Orange County, CA. The position focuses on developing and maintaining tech packs, conducting fit sessions, and ensuring products meet production-ready standards.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of technical design experience in fashion/apparel, with strong knowledge of garment construction, grading, and patternmaking. Centric PLM experience is preferred, and you will collaborate across Design, Product Development,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of technical design experience within fashion or apparel.
• Hands-on Centric PLM experience preferred.
• Experience creating and updating tech packs, measurement specifications, and construction details.
• Experience conducting fit sessions and preparing detailed fit comments.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, grading, and patternmaking.
• Experience reviewing proto, fit, and production samples.
• Ability to communicate technical corrections clearly to factories and vendors.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, time management, and cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and update detailed tech packs, including measurements, specifications, and construction details.
• Conduct fit sessions, measure samples, document fit comments, and communicate corrections.
• Review proto, fit, and pre-production samples for accuracy and quality.
• Identify and troubleshoot fit, grading, pattern, and construction issues.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, specifications, and development updates in PLM.
• Communicate fit comments, construction corrections, and technical revisions to factories and vendors.
• Partner with Design, Product Development, and Production to maintain product quality and design intent.
• Track sample submissions, revisions, approvals, and development timelines.
• Ensure technical milestones are met and products are ready for production.

Skills

Technical Design

Centric PLM

Tech packs

Fit sessions

Garment construction

Patternmaking

Sample review

Cross-functional collaboration

On-site coordination

Tools

Centric PLM

Job description

Freelance- Technical Designer-Hybrid- Orange County

A fashion company is seeking a Technical Designer – Men’s and Women’s apparel to join the team immediately for a temporary position.

We’re currently working with a fast-paced apparel team seeking a detail-oriented Technical Designer to support the technical design process from development through production.

This role has a strong focus on tech packs, garment specifications, fit sessions, construction details, sample approvals, and PLM. Centric PLM experience is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, maintain, and update detailed tech packs, including measurements, specifications, and construction details.
• Conduct fit sessions, measure samples, document fit comments, and communicate corrections.
• Review proto, fit, and pre-production samples for accuracy and quality.
• Identify and troubleshoot fit, grading, pattern, and construction issues.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, specifications, and development updates in PLM.
• Communicate fit comments, construction corrections, and technical revisions to factories and vendors.
• Partner with Design, Product Development, and Production to maintain product quality and design intent.
• Track sample submissions, revisions, approvals, and development timelines.
• Ensure technical milestones are met and products are ready for production.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of Technical Design experience within fashion or apparel.
• Hands-on experience with Centric PLM preferred.
• Strong experience creating and updating tech packs, measurement specifications, and construction details.
• Experience conducting fit sessions and preparing detailed fit comments.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, grading, and patternmaking.
• Experience reviewing proto, fit, and production samples.
• Ability to communicate technical corrections clearly to factories and vendors.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, time management, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Comfort managing multiple styles and development deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work onsite Monday through Thursday in Orange County.

Preferred Skills:

• PLM (Centric if possible)
• Tech pack development and management
• Measurement charts, specification sheets, technical flats, and construction callouts
• Fit comments, sample tracking, and technical documentation
• Garment construction, fit, grading, and measurement specifications
• Proto, fit, and pre-production sample review
• Factory communication, technical corrections, production approvals, and quality standards

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