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Assistant Technical Designer
Culver City, CA
Pay: $40.00 per hour
Job Summary
The Assistant Technical Designer supports the Technical Design team with fit preparation, garment evaluation, sample management, and technical documentation activities. This role assists in weekly fittings, communicates fit revisions, and helps maintain seasonal sample libraries while supporting technical design initiatives across apparel categories. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist the Technical Design team with fitting preparation activities
- Measure garment samples and support fit evaluations as needed
- Manage and maintain seasonal fit sample libraries
- Attend weekly fittings and document fit notes to communicate revisions to patternmakers
- Support technical design responsibilities for assigned apparel categories, including sweatshirts and pullovers
- Assist with special projects and additional department initiatives as assigned
- Collaborate with technical designers, patternmakers, and cross-functional teams to support product development
- Maintain accurate technical documentation and organizational systems
- Support workflow management to ensure deadlines and project timelines are met
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in Technical Design required
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Advanced knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat required
- Experience with PLM and/or PDM systems preferred
- Knowledge of performance or activewear construction and fabrics preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage deadlines effectively
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude with strong work ethic and adaptability
Work Experience
- Previous experience supporting technical design, garment fitting, apparel product development, or sample management preferred
- Experience within apparel, fashion, activewear, or performance product environments preferred
Salary : $40