Sr. Technical Designer

Fabletics•El Segundo, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Fabletics is currently looking for a Senior Technical Designer. How Do You Fit In? As the Senior Technical Designer (Women’s), you will manage all aspects of Technical Design related functions from initial Tech Pack creation to production, facilitating the development of fashion garments from design concept and first prototype to a final, production-ready sample. The Senior Technical Designer attends all fittings and work with Design and vendor partners to create brand right fits and product standards. You will be joining an extremely fast-paced team of creative and energetic individuals working towards significant expansion into various apparel categories. The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter with an entrepreneurial mind who is passionate about fashion and fit and understands the brand aesthetic and price point of our brands. This position will report to the Director, Technical Design.

Requirements

Minimum 7+ years previous experience in Technical Design
Proven track record of growing businesses, identifying trends and delivering results
Solid understanding of the marketplace, aspirational and competitive set
Exceptional knowledge of garment construction, balance and fit, and patterns
Excellent eye for fit, construction and detail
Ability to create technical drawings and renderings
Excellent communication skills – verbal, written and presentation
Demonstrate positive attitude and works well in team atmosphere
Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment under pressure
Ideal candidate brings foundational AI literacy, including experience using generative AI tools, and a proactive mindset to experiment with new technologies to drive productivity and innovation.

Responsibilities

Manage all tech design functions relating to creating brand right fits
Previous experience with Bras, Shapewear, Active, Lifestyle, Swim, Seamless and Lounge
Manage and create a smooth workflow of achieving deadlines resourcefully
Attend all fittings to develop Regular and Plus size apparel - must have technical expertise of body, fit, ease, flat specs, fabric/trim
Prep, measure and analyze garments to determine compliance of comments, specs, constructions, and sketches
Must have ability to lead fittings, taking detailed and accurate notes, and communicating directives with clear comments and detailed photos to vendors
Partner closely with Design to execute design vision and fit intent
Establish technical specifications including measurements, grading, construction details and on-body standards
Collaborate with Vendors, Production and PD to meet all calendar deadlines.
Build relationships with import and domestic vendors
Assemble tech packs with construction detail sketches, specs, how to measure guides and packaging details
Build and maintain technical design data libraries in Centric
Create fit blocks and product standards
Expert knowledge in grade rules and creating size charts
Problem solves, strategic and technical