Associate Technical Designer

Cleobella • Huntington Beach, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Cleobella is seeking an Associate Technical Designer experienced in fit sessions, fit evaluations, and vendor communication. The role requires a strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and pattern fundamentals, along with experience creating and maintaining tech packs and measuring points of measurement (POMs) against specifications. The position reports to the Sr. Technical Designer.

This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Huntington Beach, with four days per week onsite at Cleobella’s office and one day remote. The designer works with overseas factories in different time zones.

Cleobella states that it is dedicated to making a positive impact on society and the environment by integrating social and environmental responsibility into its operations. The company also commits to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds and characteristics are valued and respected.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of technical design experience in women’s apparel, ideally contemporary, working with overseas factories.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and pattern fundamentals.
• Experience with women’s contemporary knits and wovens.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets and Adobe Illustrator.
• Grading knowledge.
• Clear, confident written communication.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organization and multitasking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Pattern-making knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Run fittings and fit samples on a live model with Design, checking fit, proportion, construction, and details such as print placement.
• Write and send fit comments to overseas factories after each sample round.
• Build and maintain tech packs, including POMs, measurements, construction details, trims, and grading, and update them throughout each style’s life cycle.
• Measure and check samples against specifications and flag discrepancies.
• Establish and maintain correct grading once a style moves to production status.
• Maintain priority trackers and meet comment due dates on development and production calendars.
• Identify fit or construction issues early and help solve problems.
• Communicate directly with overseas factory partners via email and video conferences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed