Senior Technical Apparel Designer in Los Angeles, CA

Riveter Consulting Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Riveter Consulting Group seeks a Senior Technical Designer to translate design concepts into technical packages on-site in Los Angeles. You will oversee garment construction details and guide pattern development from prototype through production, ensuring quality, fit and manufacturability.

The role requires advanced fitting and pattern making skills, with experience in architecture or structural design as applicable, and proficiency with Illustrator and CAD tools. On-site collaboration is key.

Qualifications

• Experience creating detailed tech packs and overseeing construction standards.
• Advanced fitting and pattern making skills with ability to interpret fit issues and provide corrections.
• Architecture or structural design skills with understanding of 3D form and material behavior.
• Proficiency in industry-standard tools and strong documentation and measurement skills.
• Experience in senior technical design or equivalent role; education preferred in fashion/technical design/architecture.
• On-site work in Los Angeles, with ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Translate design concepts into technical packages.
• Oversee garment construction details and production-ready specs.
• Guide pattern development from prototype through production.
• Prepare technical specs and conduct fittings with notes.
• Collaborate with designers, pattern makers and production teams to ensure quality and manufacturability.
• Review samples, troubleshoot construction issues, and maintain fit standards across collections.
• Support spatial or structural design elements on select projects when needed.

Skills

Technical design

Garment construction

Fitting

Pattern making

Architecture or structural design

Adobe Illustrator

CAD

Documentation & measurement

Education

Fashion/Technical design/Architecture degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

CAD software

Pattern software

Job description

The Senior Technical Designer is a full-time, on-site role based in Los Angeles, CA. This role is responsible for translating design concepts into accurate technical packages, overseeing garment construction details, and guiding pattern development from prototype through production. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing technical specs, conducting fittings, documenting fit comments, and collaborating closely with designers, pattern makers, and production teams to ensure quality, consistency, and manufacturability. The Senior Technical Designer will review samples, troubleshoot construction issues, and maintain standards for fit and sizing across collections. The role may also support spatial or structural design elements on select projects, ensuring technical integrity in line with the studio’s creative vision.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Technical Design and Garment Construction, with experience creating detailed tech packs and overseeing construction standards.
• Candidates should possess advanced Fitting and Pattern Making skills, including interpreting fit issues, providing clear corrections, and collaborating with pattern makers and sample rooms.
• Candidates should possess relevant Architecture or structural design skills where applicable, with the ability to understand form, function, and material behavior in three-dimensional space.
• Candidates should have proficiency in industry-standard tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, CAD or pattern software) and strong documentation and measurement skills.
• Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of working cross-functionally with design and production teams.
• Candidates should have significant experience in a senior technical design or equivalent role; formal education in fashion design, technical design, architecture, or a related field is preferred.
• Candidates should be able to work on-site in Los Angeles, CA, manage multiple projects, and uphold quality and fit consistency under tight timelines.