Technical Designer—Apparel

26 International, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

26 International, Inc. in Downtown Los Angeles is actively seeking an experienced Technical Designer focused on women's apparel, garment construction, and private-label production. The role requires independent management from development through pre-production approval.

You will create tech packs, conduct fittings, and coordinate with overseas factories, while maintaining schedules and CAD line sheets using Illustrator. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of apparel technical design or product development experience.
• Strong knowledge of women's woven garments, garment construction, fitting, and grading.
• Experience working with overseas manufacturers.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed tech packs, graded specifications, and construction details.
• Conduct fittings and evaluate garment measurements, fit, and construction.
• Review development, fit, and pre-production samples.
• Communicate detailed fit corrections and technical comments to overseas factories.
• Create technical flat sketches and CAD line sheets using Adobe Illustrator.
• Maintain development schedules and WIP tracking reports.
• Coordinate fabric and trim development with suppliers.
• Organize and manage development and approval samples.

Skills

Technical design

Garment construction

Fittings & grading

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Excel

Job description

26 International | Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Salary: $85,000-$95,000+ annually

Full-Time | On-Site | Immediate Opening

About 26 International

26 International is an established, family-owned apparel import and wholesale company specializing in private-label manufacturing for major U.S. retailers.

We are a fast-paced company with a close-knit team and strong relationships with retail buyers and overseas factories.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, highly organized Technical Designer with a strong background in women's apparel, garment construction, and private-label production.

The ideal candidate must be capable of independently managing technical design responsibilities from initial development through pre-production approval.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed tech packs, graded specifications, and construction details.
• Conduct fittings and evaluate garment measurements, fit, and construction.
• Review development, fit, and pre-production samples.
• Communicate detailed fit corrections and technical comments to overseas factories.
• Create technical flat sketches and CAD line sheets using Adobe Illustrator.
• Maintain development schedules and WIP tracking reports.
• Coordinate fabric and trim development with suppliers.
• Organize and manage development and approval samples.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years of apparel technical design or product development experience.
• Strong knowledge of women's woven garments, garment construction, fitting, and grading.
• Experience working with overseas manufacturers.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel.
• Private-label or wholesale apparel experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple styles and deadlines independently.

Compensation

$85,000-$95,000+ annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

We are prepared to consider higher compensation for an exceptional candidate.