Senior Apparel Technical Designer - Private Label Lead

Socket.dev; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Hybrid Apparel is seeking an Apparel Technical Designer to own the technical design process from concept to final production. You will lead tech packs, fit sessions, and sample development across multiple accounts, ensuring high-quality construction and adherence to brand standards.

Collaborate with design, merchandising, and production teams to deliver market-ready products on time. A strong background in garment construction, patternmaking, and advanced design software is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design, Fashion Design, Textile Design, or related field.
• 5+ years in technical design or senior role within apparel.
• Experience managing private label development across accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design process with detailed tech packs, measurements, fabrics, trims, and stitching instructions.
• Lead fit sessions, assess samples, provide fit corrections and manage fit reviews.
• Oversee sample development from concept to final samples with timely delivery.
• Evaluate garment construction and provide improvements for design, functionality and cost.
• Manage own private label process per account including specs, branding, and timelines.
• Validate grade rules per account to ensure sizing consistency.
• Coordinate with vendors and factories for technical adjustments and production timelines.
• Review and modify patterns to align with tech specs and design standards.
• Serve as technical liaison between design, production, and merchandising teams.
• Own quality assurance and control throughout development and production.
• Independently manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.

Skills

Technical design

Garment construction

Patternmaking

Grading

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Gerber

Job description

Hybrid Apparel is seeking an Apparel Technical Designer to own the technical design process from concept to final production. You will lead tech packs, fit sessions, and sample development across multiple accounts, ensuring high-quality construction and adherence to brand standards.

Collaborate with design, merchandising, and production teams to deliver market-ready products on time. A strong background in garment construction, patternmaking, and advanced design software is essential for success.