Freelance Technical Designer

Royal Robbins•Berkeley, CA

3d•$40 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

Royal Robbins is seeking an experienced Freelance Technical Designer to join their Product Design team. This role will collaborate with the Technical Design Manager to execute design and fit intentions, uphold construction standards, and ensure technical accuracy throughout the product development lifecycle. The designer will manage seasonal carry-over product technical packages, update 3D samples in CLO3D, prepare samples for fittings, and communicate with factories regarding technical concerns and PLM updates. The position requires maintaining accurate tech pack documentation in PLM and organized records, libraries, and samples. The goal is to execute design and fit intent while supporting construction standards, brand integrity, and gross margin objectives.

Requirements

Education in a relevant field such as Pattern Making, Fashion Design, Textiles, or a related discipline.
At least three years of technical design experience in the apparel industry.
Experience working with Centric PLM or similar PLM systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Proficiency with CLO3D or similar 3D apparel design software.
Basic understanding of patternmaking, garment fit, garment construction, and garment engineering across key apparel categories.
Knowledge of fabrics, trims, and construction methods, with the ability to apply that knowledge to garment fit and functionality.
Clear, effective, and accurate written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate across language barriers and appropriately influence others.
A collaborative, solution-oriented approach.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and meet deadlines.
Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to change.

Nice To Haves

Outdoor industry experience and a passion for the outdoors, adventure, and sustainable products

Responsibilities

Manage seasonal carry-over product technical packages, ensuring specifications, measurements, and construction details are accurate and updated in PLM.
Update 3D samples in CLO3D to help build an asset library for early-stage prototyping.
Prepare samples for fittings, measure samples, and review fit comments with the Technical Design Manager.
Support communication related to factory questions, technical concerns, and PLM updates.
Ensure tech pack documentation is accurate, complete, and current in PLM.
Maintain organized records, libraries, samples, and tools that support the Technical Design team.
Help execute design and fit intent while supporting construction standards, brand integrity, and gross margin objectives.