Technical Designer Assistant Interim Assignment

TravisMathew, LLC; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

TravisMathew is seeking a Technical Design Assistant to support the Technical Design team from development through production. You will assist with fit sessions, organize samples, maintain development documentation, and keep technical data up to date to help meet critical milestones in product development.

This role offers exposure to garment construction, pattern development, Browzwear and digital product creation workflows, and collaboration with Design, Product Development, and Production

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Apparel Design, Technical Design, Product Development, Patternmaking or related field preferred.
• Internship or prior apparel industry experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of garment measurements and apparel construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Design team in managing seasonal product development activities.
• Receive, organize, track, and process fit samples throughout development.
• Maintain development tracking reports, sample logs, fit trackers, and work-in-progress documentation.
• Prepare garments and supporting materials for fit sessions.
• Attend fit sessions, record fit comments, and document next steps.
• Assist with measuring garments and comparing measurements to specifications.
• Update fit comments, specifications, and technical information in Centric PLM.
• Maintain pattern libraries, specification libraries, and fit reference standards.
• Organize category samples, mock-ups, trims, and technical development materials.
• Support adherence to development calendars and critical milestone dates.
• Build a foundational understanding of fit evaluation, garment construction, and pattern development.
• Gain exposure to Browzwear and digital product creation workflows.
• Partner with Technical Designers, Product Development, Design, and Production teams to support product execution.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organization

Garment measurements

PLM systems

Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Apparel Design/Technical Design

Tools

Centric PLM

Browzwear

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

TravisMathew is a premium apparel brand that exists because we seized an opportunity-and we're inviting you to take yours. Back in 2007, we saw there weren't many companies whose clothing bridged the gap between performance and lifestyle, so we created our own. Inspired by the sun, surf, and sand of Southern California, we became a leading innovator in lifestyle performance apparel by making clothes for real life - plus working with premium wholesalers, building a leading e-commerce business, and opening retail stores around the world. We invite you to join team TravisMathew. The Technical Design Assistant supports the Technical Design team in the execution of TravisMathew product from development through production, assisting with seasonal development activities across assigned categories. This role supports fit sessions, sample processing, development documentation, and technical data updates while helping the team achieve key product development milestones. The position also provides exposure to technical design processes, garment construction, fit evaluation, pattern development, and digital product creation.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Technical Design team in managing seasonal product development activities.
• Receive, organize, track, and process fit samples throughout development.
• Maintain development tracking reports, sample logs, fit trackers, and work-in-progress documentation.
• Prepare garments and supporting materials for fit sessions.
• Attend fit sessions, record fit comments, and document next steps.
• Assist with measuring garments and comparing measurements to specifications.
• Update fit comments, specifications, and technical information in Centric PLM.
• Maintain pattern libraries, specification libraries, and fit reference standards.
• Organize category samples, mock-ups, trims, and technical development materials.
• Support adherence to development calendars and critical milestone dates.
• Build a foundational understanding of fit evaluation, garment construction, and pattern development.
• Gain exposure to Browzwear and digital product creation workflows.
• Partner with Technical Designers, Product Development, Design, and Production teams to support product execution.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Apabilities)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator.
• Basic knowledge of garment measurements and apparel construction.
• Ability to learn PLM systems and technical processes.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Associate degree, technical certification, or coursework in Apparel Design, Technical Design, Product Development, Patternmaking, or related field preferred. Internship or prior apparel industry experience preferred. Basic understanding of garment measurements and apparel construction preferred.

Hourly Rate - $25 per hour 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 USD Hourly

We know that diversity makes for the best problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.

TravisMathew is an Equal Employment Opportunity