Technical Designer Fashion Job at Adelyn Rae in Los Angeles

Company Description

Adelyn Rae Clothing, based in Los Angeles, is a dress driven collection that caters to the independent, chic, fun and adventurous. The brand offers a range of directional and sophisticated designs crafted from luxe fabrics, suitable for any modern occasion. The role involves ensuring designs translate into high-quality garments, supporting the fit process, creating tech packs, and collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate has a degree in apparel design, 7+ years of experience, attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This position requires honesty, integrity, and problem-solving abilities.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Technical Designer Fashion at Adelyn Rae in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves ensuring designs translate into high-quality garments, supporting the fit process, creating tech packs, and collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate has a degree in apparel design, 7+ years of experience, attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This position requires honesty, integrity, and problem-solving abilities. The Technical Designer will be responsible for garment construction and leading fitting. Send all comments and guidance to overseas vendors from proto to TOP stage.

Qualifications

• Technical Design, Garment Construction, and Fitting skills
• Pattern Making and/or Tech Design experience 7-10 years
• Experience in creating technical sketches and specifications
• Knowledge of fabric properties and garment construction techniques
• Degree in Fashion Design or related field
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

*Base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 annually

• Healthcare medical & dental
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off plans for vacation, sick time
• Hybrid and flexible work options available for roles that can be done remotely

• The Technical Designer reports directly to Creative Director and Head Designer
• Work closely with designers to develop complete initial design tech packs and garment technical specifications using block patterns and original samples
• Attend fittings and own execution of fit process from initial proto to sales sample release
• Schedule and lead fit sessions by addressing all construction and fit issues for each garment
• Identify fit problems and clearly offer solutions to correct
• Cut, pin and drape the fit protos as necessary to clearly identify revisions
• Update spec packages after each fitting using illustrator and photo shop to offer visual interpretation to the factories
• Send and track comments and protos back to the factories ensuring constant follow-up
• Act as the point of contact for vendors and answer questions regarding fit, specs, pattern, trims and construction
• Daily communication with vendors required
• Identify potential production, quality and costing issues and make recommendations to ensure brand integrity
• Develop fit standards to ensure size, construction and fit consistency within the brand and product categories
• Research and resolve fit, pattern and construction issues
• Manage the sample development process for own category and ensure seasonal deadlines are met