Production Technical Designer | Los Angeles (Vernon), CA

Monique Lhuillier; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Company Holidays

Exclusive Employee Sales

Employee Discount

Job summary

Monique Lhuillier is seeking a Production Technical Designer to bridge Design and Production, ensuring fit and quality standards across pre-production. You will lead fittings, develop tech packs, and translate design intent into production-ready garments while maintaining brand craftsmanship.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in luxury RTW/bridal, strong construction knowledge, and excellent organizational skills, with proven ability to collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in luxury Ready-to-Wear and/or Bridal apparel.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, patterns, fit, and sewing techniques.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience leading or coordinating a Pre-Production Team preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead production fittings and take detailed fit notes.
• Create and maintain production tech packs from first fit through production.
• Spec garments, measure, fit, and document revisions.
• Communicate garment construction and sewing techniques to internal and external partners.
• Apply knowledge of basic patternmaking and pattern corrections.
• Review contractor TOP samples for fit, construction, and quality.
• Partner closely with Design and Production to ensure garments meet brand standards and production timelines.

Skills

Garment construction

Patterns

Fit

Sewing techniques

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Pre-Production coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

ABOUT MONIQUE LHUILLIER

Established in 1996, the Monique Lhuillier brand has become synonymous with luxury, femininity, allure and unparalleled glamour. The company is one of the leading fashion houses in design, quality, and creativity. With a passion for creating collections that are both feminine and modern, Monique Lhuillier continues to design ready-to-wear, accessories and bridal collections that are luxurious, chic, and true to her aesthetic.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Production Technical Designer serves as a key liaison between Design and Production teams, helping translate the creative vision into, production-ready garments that meet the brand’s standards for fit, quality, craftsmanship and execution.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge of garment construction, patterns, and fit, along with excellent communication, organization, follow-through, and problem-solving skills. This individual will work collaboratively across Design and Production, lead production fittings, develop and maintain technical documentation, and help ensure garments move efficiently and accurately through the pre-production process.

The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of the Monique Lhuillier brand aesthetic, craftsmanship, quality standards, and product vision, ensuring alignment with the company’s design philosophy.

ABOUT YOU

• 3–5 years of experience in luxury Ready-to-Wear and/or Bridal apparel and textiles.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, patterns, fit, and sewing techniques.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow processes, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Comfortable working hands-on with sewers, cutters, patternmakers, marking and grading, and model fittings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel; knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop preferred.
• Experience leading or coordinating a Pre-Production Team preferred.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead production fittings and take detailed fit notes.
• Create and maintain production tech packs from first fit through production.
• Spec garments, measure, fit, and document revisions.
• Communicate garment construction and sewing techniques to internal and external partners.
• Apply knowledge of basic patternmaking and pattern corrections.
• Review contractor T.O.P. samples for fit, construction, and quality.
• Partner closely with Design and Production to ensure garments meet brand standards and production timelines.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be a complete statement of job duties. Management reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities as business needs require.

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000. The actual rate offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including relevant knowledge, skills, experience, qualifications, and other permissible factors, consistent with applicable law.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• FLSA Status: Exempt

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Exclusive Employee Sales
• Employee Discount