Senior Technical Designer - Women's Bottoms

Pacific Sunwear Stores LLC; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive incentive program

100% vested 401K employer match

Dog friendly office

Referral incentive program

Employee discount 30-50%

On-site cafe

On-site gym with classes

Weekly car wash service

Job summary

Pacsun is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to manage fit and construction for women's bottoms. This role leads technical design staff, conducts live-model fit sessions with cross-functional teams, and resolves issues quickly for on-time delivery.

The position requires a fashion design or textiles degree, 10+ years in technical design, and strong pattern-making and denim experience, with knowledge of PLM tools and Illustrator. Travel to Asia may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in fashion design, apparel production or textiles
• Minimum 10 years of proven technical design experience
• Minimum of 5 years of pattern making knowledge
• Minimum of 3+ yrs of women’s bottom experience
• Denim experience minimum of 3+ years
• Advanced knowledge of garment construction, fabric characteristics and performance standards
• Working knowledge of digital pattern systems, PLM systems, Illustrator and Excel
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment with a keen sense of urgency
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
• Ability to adapt and be self-motivated

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Technical Designers
• Direct fit sessions on live models with cross-functional teams to evaluate fit and construction
• Articulate fit issues and present solutions during fit sessions
• Communicate fit issues to vendors via Bamboo Rose PLM system and pattern corrections
• Apply grade rules and update pattern corrections
• Maintain accuracy of tech packs and construction pages
• Build and maintain library of basic block patterns
• Establish construction standards for fabric types
• Ensure brand fit, spec, and construction consistency
• Collaborate with Design during tech pack development
• Travel to Asia as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Fast-paced environment

Education

Fashion design / apparel production or textiles degree

Tools

Digital pattern systems

PLM systems

Illustrator

Excel

Job description

Senior Technical Designer - Women's Bottoms

Job Category: Product Development

Requisition Number: SENIO010651

• Posted : October 8, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Description

Join the Pacsun Community
Co-created in Los Angeles, Pacsun exists at the intersection of fashion, music, art, and sport. We’re a lifestyle brand built with and for the next generation, bringing together the culture, creativity, and self-expression that define youth today.

Our curated assortment features some of the most relevant brands and styles in the world, including adidas, Brandy Melville, Fear of God Essentials, alongside Pacsun’s own labels and exclusive collaborations.

But Pacsun is more than what we sell. It’s the community we build.

This is Pacsun. Built with culture. Powered by community.

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About the Job:

The Sr. Technical Designer will manage the fit and construction process for quality garments leading to on time delivery.

A day in the life, what you’ll be doing:

• Manage and supervise assigned Technical Designer/s
• Lead/direct fit session on live model with cross-functional teams (Design/Merchants/Product Development) to evaluate garment fit, constructions and styling details.
• Ability to articulate the fit issues and present solutions during the fit session to cross functional teams.
• Accountable to resolve fit issues and to clearly communicate to vendors via Bamboo Rose PLM system, illustrator and/or pattern corrections w/in a 24-72 hour turn time.
• Accurately apply grade rules and make pattern corrections
• Take ownership to maintain accuracy of tech pack specs and construction pages.
• Establish and maintain library of patterns of basic blocks.
• Establish construction standards for all fabric types.
• Establish and maintain brand fit, spec and construction consistency.
• Collaborate with Design in initial stages of tech pack spec development. Translate design sketches and/or sample into spec and construction pages. Review tech packs prior to turn over for accuracy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Travel to Asia as needed.

What it takes to Join:

• Degree in fashion design, apparel production or textiles
• Minimum 10 years of proven technical design experience
• Minimum of 5 years of pattern making knowledge
• Minimum of 3+ yrs of women’s bottom (pants, skirts, shorts) experience
• Denim experience minimum of 3+ years
• Advance knowledge of garment construction, fabric characteristics and garment performance standards
• Working knowledge of digital pattern systems, PLM systems, Illustrator and Excel
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment with a keen sense of urgency
• Ability to work as a team member across multiple cross-functional teams
• Ability to flex between multiple product categories
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes and be self-motivated

Developing the Community/ Leadership Qualities:

• Operate with the highest level of conduct, integrity, and confidentiality; setting the example for leaders and associates.
• Develop and nurture strong cross functional partnerships; driving business results and inspiring a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability.
• Serve as a Pacsun advocate in the industry and marketplace.
• Recruit, identify, develop, and retain talent that delivers performance excellence.
• As a manager, serve as a leader of company culture, norms, and conduct.
• Ability to balance a strong management presence with a high level of approachability, encouraging and eliciting associate feedback and interaction.

Salary Range ($101,000-$110,900)

• Competitive short-term incentive program
• Immediate 100% vested 401K contributions and employer match
• Dog friendly office environment
• $1,000 referral incentive program
• Generous associate discount of 30 - 50% off merchandise online and in-stores
• On-site Cafe
• On-site Gym with Fitness Classes
• Weekly Car Wash Service and more!

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.
• Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions.
• Required to travel in elevator or stairwells to attend meetings and engage with associates on multiple floors throughout building.
• Hotel, Airplane, and Car Travel may be required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position.As a National Retailer, occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required during periods of high volume.This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Other Considerations:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.

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