Technical Designer

Technical Designer#26-10325

$40-$44 per hour

San Francisco, CA

All On-site

Job Description

Job Title: Technical Designer

Duration: 9-Months

Location: San Francisco, CA

Job Description:

We are seeking an individual contributor responsible for executing the technical design process from development to final fit. This role focuses on analyzing and evaluating garments to develop correct fit specifications. The Technical Designer ensures products are developed consistently with established fit quality standards, manufacturer capabilities, and cost specifications. This position develops technical specifications and communicates fit requirements to vendors and factories for approvals and corrections. The role involves making appropriate adjustments with factories as needed to maintain design integrity of approved prototypes while monitoring quality and target price. This position typically reports to the Technical Services Manager and may oversee Assistant Technical Designers.

Top 5-7 Skills:

Technical design and fit execution (development through final fit)

Garment analysis and evaluation for correct fit specifications

Development of technical specifications and tech packs

Vendor/factory communication for fit approvals and corrections

Quality monitoring and cost-target management

Pattern making and grading knowledge (preferred)

Proficiency in PLM software, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Excel

Requirements for the role:

Ability to execute fit sessions independently (live model or mannequin)

Strong understanding of garment construction, sewing techniques, and manufacturing capabilities

Ability to balance design integrity, quality standards, and cost specifications

Experience making pattern adjustments and communicating corrections to factories

Detail-oriented with strong measurement and spec-writing skills

Ability to manage multiple styles/product categories simultaneously

May require experience overseeing or training assistant-level technical designers

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Fashion (Apparel Design, Product Development, Textiles, or related field) OR equivalent work experience

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.