Technical Designer

Huckberry•Austin, TX

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

Huckberry is looking for a Technical Designer with 3+ years of experience to join our crew and take the lead on fit development from first sketch to final production. As the technical backbone for your assigned categories, you’ll partner closely with Design and Production to ensure every piece of gear meets our standards for quality, construction, and performance. We’re looking for a detail-obsessed partner who is ready to drive technical decisions, lead fittings with confidence, and work directly with our global vendors to bring our product vision to life. This role is built for a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take meaningful ownership of their craft. Beyond day-to-day execution, you’ll have the opportunity to sharpen your 3D design skills and grow alongside a high-performance team. With direct mentorship from our Senior Technical Designer, you’ll be encouraged to seek feedback and play a key part in building the next generation of Huckberry gear. This role is based out of our headquarters in Austin, TX; relocation support will be provided to a remote hire.

Requirements

3+ years of Technical Design experience within apparel or product
Strong technical foundation in:
Garment construction
Pattern development and corrections
Measuring and evaluating fit samples
Fit execution and garment quality standards
Demonstrated ability to lead fittings and communicate technical feedback clearly and effectively.
Highly organized, detail-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Comfortable working cross-functionally with Design, PD, Production, and vendors.
Proficient in:
Adobe Illustrator
PLM systems
Pattern Software (CLO/Optitex)
3D experience a plus (CLO)
Airtable
Slack
Gmail
Google Docs & Google Sheets

Responsibilities

Onsite in office work required in Austin, TX — hybrid work-from-home Fridays
Own fit development for assigned categories and styles, ensuring alignment with Huckberry standards for fit, construction, quality, specs, and grading
Partner cross-functionally with Design and Product Development to execute fit and style intent.
Manage all day-to-day vendor communication for assigned categories, including sample tracking, fit, specs, construction, grading, pattern questions, garment changes, and delivery of complete Technical Packages
Attend all weekly fittings and own fitting assigned categories on model
Measure assigned category fit samples and record specs in Centric for development samples, wear tests, internal QC, competitor samples etc.
Own fit comments, specs, and technical package updates in Centric; support pattern adjustments and minor construction/CAD updates following fittings
Manage all sample logistics, including receiving, shipping, tracking packages, and maintaining vendor package forms
Support maintaining seasonal sample organization
Support ongoing Technical Design projects in partnership with the Senior Technical Designer