MeUndies
Senior Technical Designer
MeUndies, Culver City, California, United States,
MeUndies is a Los Angeles, CA-based underwear and loungewear company best known for its softer-than-soft basics. Founded in 2011, MeUndies disrupted the $110B underwear industry with the first online underwear subscription. Since then, the brand has inspired a passionate community of undie-obsessed individuals with its bold, comfortable products. And that’s only the beginning…
Today MeUndies has sold more than thirty million pairs of underwear and is profitable with double-digit YoY growth. It continues to redefine the subscription market by evolving the transactional subscription to a membership centered on community and relationships with the brand.
The innovative direct-to-consumer brand offers multiple purchasing options, including singles, packs, matching pairs, and monthly membership.
Please note that this is a hybrid position of 4 days/week in our Los Angeles office
With a growing company comes a growing team full of innovative people. We’re looking for a
Senior Technical Designer
that's obsessed with fit and is able to develop initial designs - including technical sketches - and execute complete technical packages for our factories. Our Senior Technical Designer will have strong knowledge of garment construction and excellent pattern making skills. This position will work cross-functionally with overseas factory teams to ensure a smooth transition from original idea to fit development to final production.
What You'll DoBe the go-to person for all fit, construction and workmanship detailsCreate initial technical packages with measurement, sketches and construction while collaborating with Merchandising and Product Development to determine desired fit and aesthetic for all productsManage all aspects of fittings, construction and technical issuesProvide design guidance and troubleshooting solutions during fittingsCompetitively shop the market while researching size, fit and construction techniquesManage the fit process from prototype to T.O.P. ensuring consistency across styles and factoriesManages and track fit samples and fit model schedulesMeet all T&A calendar requirements and work “outside the box” to resolve any fit or construction issues that could affect the approved timelines.Schedule and supervise any freelance technical assistance needed to meet deadlinesExecute fit comments in a timely manner to ensure fit process stays in line with production timelinesEnhance the MeUndies fit and quality through review of customer feedback & returns as well as doing competitive analysis
What You HaveB.A or equivalent7-10 years of experience in technical design, preferably underwearPattern making skills and knowledge of intimates garment constructionStrong verbal and written communication skillsA team-oriented mindsetMulti-tasking abilities and a calm demeanorThe ability to shift priorities when neededExperience with Centric or comparable PLMAdvanced knowledge of Adobe Illustrator to sketch CADs
*Checking off some but not all the boxes?! NO worries, we would still love to hear from you!
The base salary range for this full-time position is $98,000 -$128,000. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the base salary range provided in this posting does not include any bonus, equity, or benefits you may be eligible for.
WHY WORK AT MEUNDIES?
It's more than a job.We have focused on building a team of people who emulate our core values. We look for people who stay balanced, go further, build relationships, champion differences, and are humble. At MeUndies, we continue to maintain a stellar brand by working collaboratively and encouraging growth with learning opportunities. There is no such thing as a small achievement here - we celebrate it all!
We look at the necessities.We offer competitive equity/salary packages, including targeted annual bonuses, generous parental leave, a 401k, fantastic health benefits, open time off, and more.
We have an office you’ll enjoy going to.We work in our office Monday - Thursday. Friday is a remote/work-from-home day. We’re set up to support comfortable working - hot desks, lounge, and casual seating areas, a Mother’s Room, an on-site gym & shower, and a kitchen that makes you feel like you’ve never left home. We’re dog-friendly, so your furry coworker can join you anytime.
We don’t forget the most important things.We want MeUndies to be a place where you feel safe and comfortable, and we encourage our employees to hold us accountable for keeping it that way. We encourage open communication and a People Ops team that is ready to help. When you work at MeUndies, we take your needs as an employee (and a person) seriously. Our doors are always welcome to feedback and suggestions!
Plus those special extra things.We also know how important it is to connect with your team members outside of everyday work. We offer catered lunches every in-office day, holiday parties, off-sites, happy hours, and an annual retreat. You’ll also get a sweet employee discount to rebuild your underwear drawer with our top-notch prints.
MeUndies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace and hiring process free from discrimination. All employment decisions will be made, and all qualified applicants will be considered, without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, MeUndies will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Today MeUndies has sold more than thirty million pairs of underwear and is profitable with double-digit YoY growth. It continues to redefine the subscription market by evolving the transactional subscription to a membership centered on community and relationships with the brand.
The innovative direct-to-consumer brand offers multiple purchasing options, including singles, packs, matching pairs, and monthly membership.
Please note that this is a hybrid position of 4 days/week in our Los Angeles office
With a growing company comes a growing team full of innovative people. We’re looking for a
Senior Technical Designer
that's obsessed with fit and is able to develop initial designs - including technical sketches - and execute complete technical packages for our factories. Our Senior Technical Designer will have strong knowledge of garment construction and excellent pattern making skills. This position will work cross-functionally with overseas factory teams to ensure a smooth transition from original idea to fit development to final production.
What You'll DoBe the go-to person for all fit, construction and workmanship detailsCreate initial technical packages with measurement, sketches and construction while collaborating with Merchandising and Product Development to determine desired fit and aesthetic for all productsManage all aspects of fittings, construction and technical issuesProvide design guidance and troubleshooting solutions during fittingsCompetitively shop the market while researching size, fit and construction techniquesManage the fit process from prototype to T.O.P. ensuring consistency across styles and factoriesManages and track fit samples and fit model schedulesMeet all T&A calendar requirements and work “outside the box” to resolve any fit or construction issues that could affect the approved timelines.Schedule and supervise any freelance technical assistance needed to meet deadlinesExecute fit comments in a timely manner to ensure fit process stays in line with production timelinesEnhance the MeUndies fit and quality through review of customer feedback & returns as well as doing competitive analysis
What You HaveB.A or equivalent7-10 years of experience in technical design, preferably underwearPattern making skills and knowledge of intimates garment constructionStrong verbal and written communication skillsA team-oriented mindsetMulti-tasking abilities and a calm demeanorThe ability to shift priorities when neededExperience with Centric or comparable PLMAdvanced knowledge of Adobe Illustrator to sketch CADs
*Checking off some but not all the boxes?! NO worries, we would still love to hear from you!
The base salary range for this full-time position is $98,000 -$128,000. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the base salary range provided in this posting does not include any bonus, equity, or benefits you may be eligible for.
WHY WORK AT MEUNDIES?
It's more than a job.We have focused on building a team of people who emulate our core values. We look for people who stay balanced, go further, build relationships, champion differences, and are humble. At MeUndies, we continue to maintain a stellar brand by working collaboratively and encouraging growth with learning opportunities. There is no such thing as a small achievement here - we celebrate it all!
We look at the necessities.We offer competitive equity/salary packages, including targeted annual bonuses, generous parental leave, a 401k, fantastic health benefits, open time off, and more.
We have an office you’ll enjoy going to.We work in our office Monday - Thursday. Friday is a remote/work-from-home day. We’re set up to support comfortable working - hot desks, lounge, and casual seating areas, a Mother’s Room, an on-site gym & shower, and a kitchen that makes you feel like you’ve never left home. We’re dog-friendly, so your furry coworker can join you anytime.
We don’t forget the most important things.We want MeUndies to be a place where you feel safe and comfortable, and we encourage our employees to hold us accountable for keeping it that way. We encourage open communication and a People Ops team that is ready to help. When you work at MeUndies, we take your needs as an employee (and a person) seriously. Our doors are always welcome to feedback and suggestions!
Plus those special extra things.We also know how important it is to connect with your team members outside of everyday work. We offer catered lunches every in-office day, holiday parties, off-sites, happy hours, and an annual retreat. You’ll also get a sweet employee discount to rebuild your underwear drawer with our top-notch prints.
MeUndies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace and hiring process free from discrimination. All employment decisions will be made, and all qualified applicants will be considered, without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, MeUndies will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.