Seasonal Technical Designer: Costume Fit & Tech Packs

JAKKS Pacific; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K matching

Employee discounts

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Disguise, a division of JAKKS Pacific, in Poway, CA, is seeking an experienced Temporary Technical Designer to support the costume sampling process. You will work with design, samples and pre-production teams to ensure precise fit, construction, and documentation.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in technical design, patternmaking knowledge is a plus, and strong Adobe Illustrator skills. You will collaborate with international vendors and manage tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in fashion preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience as a Technical Designer; knowledge of patternmaking a plus.
• Keen eye to identify fit issues and recommend solutions.
• Strong understanding of garment construction and fabric types.
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; experience with international vendors a plus.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to multi-task under tight deadlines.
• Flexible, works well individually and in a team.
• Able to lift 20–50 lbs.
• Experience across multiple fabrications.

Responsibilities

• Compile information on all garment components including fit, fabric, construction, stitch, and trim into fit comments.
• Accurately measure garments to identify fit issues.
• Collaborate with vendors on fit construction and problem-solve fit issues.
• Execute fit comments to ensure fit process stays in line with production timelines.
• Provide call-outs and critiques during fitting and clearly communicate all fit components to vendors.
• May approve samples to proceed to production after evaluation of fit, pattern shaping, hanger appeal, and functionality.
• Request final production tech packs and patterns from vendors and check for accuracy.
• Issue grading guidelines and tolerances to vendors after fit approval to ensure quality across production.
• Create tech packs for all designs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Flexible/adaptable

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor in fashion

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Disguise, a division of JAKKS Pacific, in Poway, CA, is seeking an experienced Temporary Technical Designer to support the costume sampling process. You will work with design, samples and pre-production teams to ensure precise fit, construction, and documentation.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in technical design, patternmaking knowledge is a plus, and strong Adobe Illustrator skills. You will collaborate with international vendors and manage tight deadlines.