Technical Design Assistant - Contract

Huckberry•Austin, TX

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

Huckberry is seeking a highly motivated, exceptionally organized, and detail-driven Technical Design Assistant to support our Technical Design team across multiple brands and product categories. This individual will play a critical, hands-on role in the full product development lifecycle — from fit development and fittings to sample management and technical execution. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is eager to work hard, asks thoughtful questions, and brings a strong desire to learn and grow within Technical Design. This position is well-suited for someone with foundational experience in Technical Design who is looking to deepen their technical skill set, gain meaningful ownership, and develop into a strong technical partner within a collaborative, high-performance product organization. Please note: This is a contract hourly role.

Requirements

1+ years of experience in apparel or a product
Foundational understanding of: Garment construction, Patterns, Measuring fit samples
Strong organizational and time-management skills
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Proficient in: Gmail, Google Docs & Google Sheets

Nice To Haves

Experience with Adobe Illustrator and PLM systems is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Sample Measuring samples and maintaining measurement records in PLM system
Supporting live fittings and taking detailed fit notes
Creating and setting up fit comments, measurement adjustments to vendors
Steam and prepare samples for fittings and internal reviews
Assist with tech pack creation by building size charts for seasonal development
Vendor email communication for assigned category styles
Maintaining sample racks
Tracking incoming and outgoing packages
Sample clean up and ensuring proper labeling for sample storage
Receiving packages and distributing to design, Production, Product Developers & assist the team sending packages to vendors

Benefits

Competitive pay
Hybrid work structure (flex WFH Fridays)
Exposure to the full product development lifecycle
Continuous learning and skill development with hands-on mentorship from the Technical Design Lead
Direct collaboration with cross-functional partners across Design, Product Development, Buyers, and Production

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