Associate Technical Designer (Play)
About The Position
Little Sleepies is a rapidly growing company specializing in comfortable and durable family products, known for its unique prints and custom-developed fabrics like Lunaluxe® and Soluxe®. The company is driven by innovation, care, creativity, and a passion for bringing joy and comfort to families worldwide. This role is based in their state-of-the-art headquarters in Los Angeles, CA, and is a hybrid position. The Associate Technical Designer (Play) will be a key member of the Technical Design team, responsible for ensuring the quality and comfort standards of the Play lines. This involves coordinating and leading fit sessions, managing fit samples, and communicating fit corrections to overseas factories. The role requires expertise in garment fit, construction, and patternmaking to translate design concepts into finished products. Additionally, the position supports the creation and maintenance of the Master Grade Rule and block library, ensuring all products meet Little Sleepies' specifications. The role reports to the Play Technical Design Manager.
Requirements
- College degree in a related field (Product Development, Design, or Technical Design)
- 3+ years experience in Technical Design.
- Experience working with overseas factories/vendors.
- Proficient in Microsoft and Google Applications.
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator.
- Proficient in PLM/PDM systems.
- Knowledge of garment fit, construction, patternmaking, and grading.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize workload.
- Excellent communication and follow-up skills with internal and external partners.
- A team player attitude and willingness to learn and grow.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in childrenswear is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate & Lead Weekly fits on form and with live fit models.
- Receive, measure, and prepare Fit/PP Samples for weekly fits.
- Communicate pattern/fit corrections to overseas factories/vendors.
- Partners with Design to understand fit intent and aesthetic to ensure it translates into proto/1st fit sample.
- Review samples for any potential safety issues/hazards/risks, and address to the internal cross-functional partners and factory.
- Ensure factory is using best sewing/construction practices, while also meeting Little Sleepies standards.
- Support Play Manager in creation/maintenance of Play block library.
- Participate in special projects in addition to completing daily workload.
- Support calendar management to hit critical milestones with cross-functional partners for Fit and PP Sample approvals.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off, vacation
- Sick days
- Paid holidays
- Short and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Home office stipend
- Internet stipend
- Company discount
- Free pajamas & Play product when you join (and every year on your work anniversary!)
- Generous employee discount all year long
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
