Technical Design Assistant

24 Seven Talent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading athleisure brand based in Los Angeles is looking for a Technical Design Assistant to join its fast-paced Pre-Production team. The ideal candidate should have 1–3 years of technical design experience, solid knowledge in garment construction, and the ability to work onsite. Responsibilities include drafting fit comments, updating tech packs, and collaborating with internal teams. This is a freelance, onsite position with the potential to convert to a permanent role.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in technical design, preferably in athleisure or intimates.
• Solid understanding of garment construction, fabric performance, and fit.
• Must be able to work onsite full‑time in Compton, CA.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and communicate detailed fit comments.
• Update and manage tech packs in Excel, including measurement specs.
• Collaborate with factories and internal teams on fit and development.
• Maintain organized PP and TOP sample rooms.
• Track development timelines and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Technical design experience

Garment construction knowledge

Fit and spec development

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

Organization skills

Time management skills

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Technical Design Assistant

A well-established athleisure brand based in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Technical Design Assistant to join its fast-paced Pre-Production team. This is a great opportunity for someone with 1–3 years of technical design experience and a strong foundation in garment construction, fit, and spec development—especially within athleisure or intimates. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

This is a freelance, onsite position, and candidates must be available to commute to the office Monday through Friday. The role will begin as a freelance assignment with the potential to convert to a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and communicate detailed fit comments
• Update and manage tech packs in Excel, including measurement specs and construction details
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with factories and internal teams on fit and development
• Maintain organized PP (Pre‑Production) and TOP (Top of Production) sample rooms
• Track development timelines and ensure deadlines are met

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in technical design (athleisure, activewear, or intimates preferred)
• Solid understanding of garment construction, fabric performance, and fit
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
• Must be able to work onsite full‑time in Compton, CA

To Apply

Please submit your resume along with answers to the following:

• Have you applied or interviewed for this brand in the past year?
• When would you be available to start?
• Do you have any upcoming vacations or planned time off?
• Are you comfortable with a fully onsite role in Compton (Mon–Fri)?

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Design

Industries

• Retail Apparel and Fashion

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