Hybrid Associate Technical Designer - Apparel Tech & Fit

LHH; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Sick time at OR state rate

Job summary

LHH is partnering with a Portland, OR apparel client to recruit an Associate Technical Designer for a 3+ month contract. The role supports the technical design team from design handoff through production approval, ensuring on-time delivery, fit accuracy, and quality construction.

Hybrid in Portland, with 4–5 days in the office weekly. Ideal candidates have 1+ year in apparel technical design, strong Illustrator skills, knowledge of patternmaking/grading, and familiarity with PLM systems.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in apparel technical design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
• Understanding of patternmaking and grading.
• Excellent organizational skills and deadline focus.
• Experience working with development and production timelines.
• PLM systems knowledge a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in design, fashion merchandising or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish style fit intent and construction techniques with technical design staff.
• Develop base-size and graded garment specifications and manage details.
• Create and share initial tech packs with vendors, including illustrations.
• Measure and prep garments for fittings and assist with live fittings.
• Develop fit comments and corrections for vendors.
• Communicate with vendors about fit samples and required changes.
• Maintain style tracking and calendar-driven production deadlines.
• Support multiple categories across development and preproduction.

Skills

1+ year experience in technical design

Adobe Illustrator

Patternmaking

Grading

PLM systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design or apparel-related field

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

LHH is partnering with a Portland, OR apparel client to recruit an Associate Technical Designer for a 3+ month contract. The role supports the technical design team from design handoff through production approval, ensuring on-time delivery, fit accuracy, and quality construction.

Hybrid in Portland, with 4–5 days in the office weekly. Ideal candidates have 1+ year in apparel technical design, strong Illustrator skills, knowledge of patternmaking/grading, and familiarity with PLM systems.