Technical Designer (Fashion)

The Technical Designer is responsible for creating 1st through Production specs to guide our manufacturing partners as they construct garments. This individual will work hand in hand with the Sr Technical Designer to perfect fit and finalize the garment for Production. This position will work primarily on Knit garments but may be required to assist on other Woven categories based on workload and / or calendar deadlines. This role is hybrid and may work up to 2 days remotely each week. Candidates must be within commuting distance of the Mumu HQ in Downtown Los Angeles. This role’s schedule is hybrid and works in an open office a minimum of 3 days per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work with the Sr. Technical Designer to interpret direction into comments and revised specs. Revise the technical drawings and all necessary construction and BOM call outs

Measure all SMS samples, PPS samples, and TOP samples

Identify issues with the measured specs and call these out during the fitting

Attend fittings with the Sr Technical Designer and Designers

Participate in fittings to problem solve and execute revisions

Work closely with Design and our manufacturing partners to achieve the desired construction and fit results

Establish base size target specs as well as graded specs

Collaborate with the Product Development and Production team to answer technical questions and solve problems

Ensure size, fit, construction, and quality consistency

Maintain the technical fit log and track samples for fittings

Attend weekly touch base meetings and provide status updates on assigned styles

Prioritize work by delivery to ensure calendar deadlines are met

Communicate daily with overseas factories

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, flexible in changing direction as needed

Proficient in MS Office and Adobe applications including Word, Excel, and Illustrator

Candidate must be highly organized and able to prioritize with a sense of urgency

Candidate must be a team player, willing and able to work cross-functionally with multiple departments

Dynamic problem solving and project management skills

Analytical self-starter with a proven history of success self-managing complete steps of the technical Design through Production process

Must have proven knowledge of garment construction including points of measurement and sewing techniques

Must have a thorough understanding of patterns, grade rules, and garment engineering

Education and / or Experience

Minimum 5 years’ technical experience working on Knit garments

Knowledge of Tukatech, Gerber, Optitex (or alternate computer patternmaking software) is a plus

Experience working with Plus Sizes is desirable

Able to work and think independently as well as part of a team

Excellent follow-through and attention to detail

Language Skills

Excellent listening, communication, and problem-solving skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondences, and memos

Ability to write and respond to email correspondence

Ability to communicate desired results or changes through technical illustrations

Ability to effectively present information one‑one and in small group situations to other employees

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Compensation

37 / hr To $45 / hr (DOE) Depending on Experience

Show Me Your Mumu is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider for employment all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Retail Apparel and Fashion

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