Technical Designer

24 Seven Talent; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent in Orange County is seeking a Technical Designer - men’s apparel for a temporary, onsite role. Take ownership of the technical development from concept through production, ensuring fit, construction quality, and timely execution.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in technical design for men’s apparel, with pattern making knowledge and proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel and PLM systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of technical design experience in men’s apparel.
• Pattern making knowledge is required.
• Denim knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical development process from concept through production, ensuring fit and construction quality.
• Lead fit reviews with cross-functional partners to assess silhouette, mobility, and overall garment appearance.
• Evaluate samples, document issues clearly, and propose practical improvements to fit and construction.
• Communicate revisions to manufacturing partners using technical docs, pattern updates, and references.
• Maintain accurate measurement specs, construction details, and technical package information.
• Create and revise patterns, including grading updates and technical corrections.
• Support consistency across categories by upholding fit standards and block integrity.

Skills

Illustrator

Photoshop

Excel

PLM systems

Garment construction

Job description

Orange County based apparel company is seeking a Technical Designer - men’s apparel to join the team immediately for a temporary position

*this role is onsite. Only local & available candidates will be considered

• Own the technical development process for apparel from initial concept through production, ensuring strong fit, construction quality, and timely execution.
• Lead fit reviews with cross-functional partners to assess silhouette, proportion, mobility, and overall garment appearance.
• Evaluate samples with precision, document issues clearly, and recommend practical solutions to improve fit and construction.
• Communicate revisions to manufacturing partners using technical documentation, pattern updates, and visual references.
• Maintain accurate measurement specs, construction details, and technical package information throughout development.
• Create and revise patterns as needed, including grading updates and technical corrections.
• Support consistency across categories by upholding established fit standards, construction methods, and block integrity.
• Partner closely with design and product teams early in development to translate creative concepts into production-ready specifications.
• Review garment details for quality, functionality, and cost awareness while balancing aesthetic intent.
• Build and maintain foundational blocks, fit references, and technical standards libraries.
• Track development progress across multiple styles and categories, managing deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Prepare detailed fit notes, technical comments, and quality-related reports to support smooth execution.
• Savvy within Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel and PLM systems
• Collaborate effectively with merchandising, product development, and design teams to drive alignment throughout the process.
• Bring strong knowledge of garment construction, fabric behavior, grading, and production requirements.
• Ideal candidates have 5+ years technical design experience within men’s apparel and pattern making knowledge
• Experience working across multiple product categories is preferred; denim knowledge is a plus.