Technical Designer [AQ-21986]

Aquent; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental plans

Paid sick leave

Retirement plan with match

Free online training (Aquent Gymnasium

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a leading global enterprise to shape apparel that blends design excellence with performance. The role centers on maintaining design aesthetics, ensuring fit and construction, and translating concepts into costing-ready specifications for prototypes.

You will collaborate across teams and vendors, analyze data to resolve complex fit challenges, and uphold brand standards across all physical and digital samples during product development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, alterations and grading.
• Understanding of fit, construction and quality standards.
• Ability to assess brand, customer and cost requirements.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management or tech pack systems.
• Ability to analyze data and recommend solutions.
• Strong collaborator and influencer.

Responsibilities

• Maintain design aesthetics through fit and construction aligned to customer needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners and vendors.
• Translate design concepts into detailed specifications for costing and prototypes.
• Maintain customer fit consistency across products.
• Troubleshoot fit issues and communicate them clearly.
• Contribute to fit and construction risk management strategies.
• Ensure samples (physical and digital) meet brand standards throughout product creation.

Skills

Garment construction

Patternmaking

Alterations

Grading

Fit/Construction

Quality standards

Brand requirements

Cost requirements

PLM systems

Data analysis

Collaboration

Tools

Tech Pack software

Job description

Aquent is proudly partnering with a leading global enterprise that is revolutionizing the retail landscape. This innovative company is dedicated to delivering exceptional products to customers worldwide, with a steadfast commitment to quality and design excellence. Imagine a role where your expertise directly translates innovative designs into tangible, high-quality products that delight customers globally, making a profound impact on product quality and customer satisfaction.

Your Impact And Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and execute design aesthetics through consistent fit and construction, aligned with customer needs.
• Collaborate and influence cross-functional partners and vendors effectively.
• Translate design concepts into detailed specifications for costing and first prototypes.
• Leverage fit strategies and maintain overall customer fit consistency across products.
• Troubleshoot and communicate fit issues promptly and clearly.
• Provide valuable input on fit & construction risk management strategies.
• Ensure both physical and digital samples comply with brand standards throughout the product creation process.

What You’ll Bring

Must-Have Qualifications

• A general understanding and practical application of garment construction, patternmaking, alterations, and grading.
• Well-versed in Fit, Construction, and Quality standards.
• Strong understanding of brand, customer, and cost requirements.
• Understanding of relevant product lifecycle management or tech pack management systems.
• Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to recommend effective solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to be a strong collaborator and influencer.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of 3D rendering and/or digital pattern software.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description

Global retail company specializing in apparel and accessories. The company focuses on casual, stylish, and affordable fashion, catering to a broad customer base. With an emphasis on sustainability, inclusivity, and digital transformation, our client continues to evolve its business to meet changing consumer needs.