Sr. Technical Designer

Fabletics

$94K — $120K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years in Technical Design, ideally with wovens and outerwear
  • Experience with PLM systems and Gerber is preferred
  • Proven success in business growth and trend identification
  • Strong understanding of market dynamics and competitive sets
  • Exceptional knowledge of garment construction, fit, and patterns
  • A keen eye for detail and construction accuracy
  • Technical drawing and rendering capabilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Team player with a positive attitude
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all tech design operations for wovens and outerwear, ensuring brand-appropriate fits
  • Streamline workflow to meet deadlines effectively
  • Participate in fittings to assess designs for all sizes, including Regular and Plus
  • Prepare and analyze garments for compliance with specifications and sketches
  • Lead fittings with precise notes and communicate detailed feedback to vendors
  • Collaborate with Design to realize brand vision and fit goals
  • Establish specifications for measurements and construction standards
  • Engage with vendors and production teams to meet timelines
  • Create comprehensive tech packs including detailed sketches and specifications
  • Develop technical design data libraries

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Discretionary Paid Time Off
  • Summer Fridays
  • Healthcare plans
  • Employee discounts
  • 401(k) plan
  • Annual bonus program
  • Equity program
  • Additional perks may apply
Full Job Description
Job Description

Senior Technical Designer.

How Do You Fit In?

As the Senior Technical Designer for Women's Wovens & Outerwearyou 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 Manager, Technical Design.

What You Will Do:
  • Manage all tech design functions for the wovens and outerwear categories relating to creating brand right fits
  • 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


What You Can Bring:
  • Minimum 6+ years previous experience in Technical Design, preferably in wovens and outerwear categories
  • Experience with a PLM system and Gerber a plus
  • 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.


Where we are:
  • This role will be based in our El Segundo Headquarters


Compensation & Total Rewards:

At Fabletics, we believe work and life should fit together! We continue to build a culture of flexibility, to empower you to do your best and put yourself first. Our Total Rewards program rewards employees for their hard work, supporting their health, well-being, families, and ultimately their life journey. Total Rewards at Fabletics includes:

-Hybrid Work Schedule*

-Discretionary Paid Time Off*

-Summer Fridays*

-Healthcare Plans

-Employee Discounts

-401k

-Annual Bonus Program

-Equity Program*

-And More

*Varied for retail, fulfillment and fully remote roles.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $94,000-$120,000. The range provided includes the base salary that Fabletics expects to pay for the role. Offered base salary will be dependent on factors including the scope and complexity of the role, candidate's related work experience, subject matter expertise and work location.

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