Knitwear Technical Designer — Fit & Construction Pro

24 Seven Talent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A contemporary fashion brand in Los Angeles seeks a Technical Designer to focus on knit garments. Responsibilities include developing accurate specifications from first samples to production, collaborating closely with the Senior Technical Designer, and ensuring garment quality. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of experience in technical design, proficient in Adobe Illustrator, and strong knowledge of garment construction and fit. The position involves regular communication with international manufacturing partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of technical design experience, primarily in knit garments.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience managing styles from proto through TOP stages.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Senior Technical Designer to interpret design direction.
• Create and update tech packs and technical sketches.
• Measure samples and communicate fit issues during fittings.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve technical issues.
• Communicate with overseas factories and vendors.

Skills

Technical design experience in knit garments

Garment construction knowledge

Fit and patternmaking expertise

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator

Communication and problem-solving skills

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Patternmaking systems (Tukatech, Gerber, Optitex)

Job description

Job Description

A growing contemporary fashion brand seeking a Technical Designer to join their team. Please review the details below and respond with your updated resume and answers to the highlighted questions if you’re interested. They are looking to hire ASAP.

Job Description

A growing contemporary fashion brand seeking a Technical Designer to join their team. Please review the details below and respond with your updated resume and answers to the highlighted questions if you’re interested. They are looking to hire ASAP.

Job Summary

The Technical Designer is responsible for developing accurate specifications from first sample through production to guide manufacturing partners. This role partners closely with the Senior Technical Designer to achieve optimal fit, construction, and quality. The position focuses primarily on knit garments (Sweaters), with occasional support across woven categories based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Senior Technical Designer to interpret design direction into fit comments and revised specifications
• Create and update tech packs, technical sketches, BOMs, and construction callouts
• Measure SMS, PPS, and TOP samples; identify and communicate fit issues during fittings
• Attend and actively participate in fittings, supporting problem-solving and execution of revisions
• Establish base size specifications and grading rules
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, and Production teams to resolve technical issues
• Maintain fit logs and track samples throughout the development process
• Ensure consistency in fit, construction, and overall garment quality
• Prioritize workload to meet development calendars and key milestones
• Communicate daily with overseas factories and vendors
• Provide regular updates on assigned styles and development status
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of technical design experience, primarily in knit garments
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, grading, and patternmaking
• Experience managing styles from proto through TOP stages
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Experience with patternmaking systems (Tukatech, Gerber, Optitex or similar) is a plus
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Experience working with plus sizes is a plus
  
  

Additional Skills

• Strong understanding of technical drawings and ability to communicate changes visually
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to manage technical development end-to-end