Tech Design Assistant (Temporary/Freelance)

Cleobella • Huntington Beach, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary/freelance role for a Tech Design Assistant. The role involves supporting the Technical Design team with various tasks related to garment measurement, fit sessions, sample management, and documentation. The company, Cleobella, is dedicated to social and environmental responsibility and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience in tech design, garment construction, or a related apparel role (internships count).
• Working knowledge of how to take body and garment measurements.
• Familiarity with garment construction and fit terminology is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable using Excel/Google Sheets for tracking; Adobe Illustrator experience a plus.
• Clear written communication — comfortable drafting notes to overseas factory partners.
• Ability to work on-site and handle physical tasks (steaming, moving/organizing samples).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with garment construction and fit terminology.
• Adobe Illustrator experience.

Responsibilities

• Measure incoming samples (protos, fit samples, PPs, TOPs) against tech packs and spec sheets, and log measurements accurately.
• Steam and prep garments ahead of fit sessions, photoshoots, and presentations.
• Assist Technical Designers during fit sessions — taking notes, capturing photos, and organizing samples by style/vendor.
• Draft and send top comments to factories following fit sessions, under guidance from the Technical Designers.
• Track sample status and maintain organized sample racks/storage by style, vendor, and delivery.
• Support tech pack updates and spec sheet corrections as directed.
• Assist with general tech design administrative tasks — filing, photo documentation, and WIP tracker updates.
• Help maintain measurement charts and grading standards across styles.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed