Senior Technical Designer - Premium Apparel & Fit Lead

Fwrd; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

REVOLVE’s Owned Brand division in Los Angeles is seeking a mid-to-senior level Technical Designer. You will join an established team and create technically sound garments with excellent fit, collaborating with vendors, design, PD, and purchasing to meet deadlines.

The role requires 7+ years in technical design, strong knowledge of fabric and construction, and leadership ability to guide a team of tech designers. La-based, full-time position with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Degree in apparel manufacturing, product development or apparel design related field.
• 7+ years work experience as a technical designer.
• Prior managerial experience.
• In depth knowledge of fabric, apparel, materials, construction and fit.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and spec samples to determine compliance of specs, construction, quality and design intent.
• Illustrate pattern corrections and style comments with Photoshop or Illustrator to communicate accurate and precise corrections to overseas vendors.
• Detail comments and address all garment corrections with factory representatives.
• Collaborate with tech, design, PD and purchasing to ensure design intent is executed with the highest quality of fit, construction and workmanship while maintain deadlines.
• Lead fit sessions. Ensure meticulous notes are taken during session to so correct information is communicated to vendors and production.
• Ensure all samples are fit and comments are processed within a timely manner.
• Work within calendar to ensure deadlines are maintained.
• Manage team of tech designers.
• Advanced knowledge of construction and patterns.
• Advanced knowledge of fabrics and their applications.
• Advanced knowledge of target specs, POMs and grading.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task while staying organized.
• High sense of urgency, punctuality and timeliness.
• Must have a strong work ethic and motivation to learn.
• Works well individually as well as with a team.
• Ability to lead and train team of direct reports

Skills

Pattern corrections

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in apparel manufacturing, product development or apparel design related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

REVOLVE’s Owned Brand division in Los Angeles is seeking a mid-to-senior level Technical Designer. You will join an established team and create technically sound garments with excellent fit, collaborating with vendors, design, PD, and purchasing to meet deadlines.

The role requires 7+ years in technical design, strong knowledge of fabric and construction, and leadership ability to guide a team of tech designers. La-based, full-time position with competitive salary.