Technical Designer

About the Company

Fashion Nova is the world’s leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high-growth categories across its Women, Men, Kids and Beauty divisions. Renowned for delivering the most-wanted styles to millions worldwide, the brand pioneered a disruptive social commerce model of affordable, on-trend clothing.

Responsibilities

• Measure samples from Proto-Type stage through PP and prepare for fitting
• Check construction and quality to ensure proper garment category and fabrication
• Communicate fit and balance issues via pattern diagram or directly on pattern
• Execute fit comments in a timely manner to align with production timelines
• Lead fit sessions on live models and dress forms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure wash and fabric quality
• Maintain professional email correspondence with domestic and overseas vendors
• Identify potential product, quality, and costing issues
• Track and manage workflow for assigned products

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the apparel industry as a Technical Designer
• Proficiency in fit, pattern making, grading, and technical drawing
• Experience in grading across Women’s, Plus, and Men’s categories
• Knowledge of preparing and writing product specification sheets
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of garment construction and quality control
• Ability to identify apparel flaws and production issues quickly

Benefits

• State-of-the-art HQ in Beverly Hills
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k match with immediate vesting
• Weekly catered lunches and fully-stocked kitchen pantry
• Summer Fridays early departure
• Employee discounts