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$75k–$90k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 1d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead the technical design process from concept to bulk production for mass-market apparel, ensuring fit consistency and manufacturability. Partner with global factories and internal teams to maintain quality standards and meet aggressive delivery timelines.
Requirements
Requires over 7 years of technical design experience in mass-market apparel with expertise in various garment categories and construction. Proficiency in PLM, Adobe Illustrator, and experience working with offshore factories is essential.
Full job description
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Designer to support our expanding mass-market apparel programs. This role owns the technical design process from concept through bulk production ensuring fit consistency, manufacturability, compliance, and quality while supporting aggressive timelines and large-scale volume. You will partner closely with internal cross-functional teams and global factory partners to meet retailer expectations and drive product accuracy the first time.
Key Responsibilities
Fit & Product Excellence
Lead internal fittings for dresses, sweaters, denim, bottoms, knits, wovens, and lounge using both live and form models.
Evaluate fit, balance, proportion, and construction with a focus on consistent mass-market fit standards.
Strong knowledge of elevated, high-end, construction details
Translate design intent into scalable technical solutions that support efficiency, cost, and manufacturability.
Maintain and evolve standardized body blocks, size specs, grading, and tolerances across programs.
Technical Documentation & Communication
Build and maintain high-accuracy tech packs including graded specs, BOMs, and construction call-outs.
Issue clear, concise fit and construction comments to factories after each fitting.
Manage proto, SMS, PP, and TOP approvals, identifying risks before production.
Ensure version accuracy across PLM and alignment with retailer systems and standards.
Cross-Functional Partnership
Partner with Design to preserve aesthetic intent while ensuring construction feasibility and cost targets.
Collaborate with Production, Sourcing, QA/Compliance, and Merchandising to resolve fit and construction challenges.
Support Sales & Account teams with retailer-specific fit standards and feedback expectations.
Mass-Market & Private-Label Focus
Interpret and execute multiple mass-retail fit, testing, labeling, compliance, and performance standards.
Anticipate and mitigate the impacts of shrinkage, wash, and fabric variability.
Ensure alignment to delivery calendars and milestone approvals to support on-time execution at scale.
Drive factory consistency across regions, facilities, and washhouses.
Qualifications
Experience & Skills
7+ years of Technical Design experience in apparel for mass-market retail.
Strong understanding of private-label development, retailer approval processes, and compliance standards.
Advanced knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, shrinkage behavior, textiles, and wash techniques.
Proven fitting expertise across multiple categories including:
Knits & wovens
Sweaters
Denim & bottoms
Dresses & tops
Lounge/casual apparel
Proficiency with PLM platforms, Adobe Illustrator, and Excel.
Experience working directly with offshore factories and navigating timezone-based workflows.
Exceptional technical communication skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple programs and shifting priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Education
Degree in Technical Design, Patternmaking, Apparel Production, Fashion Design, or related field preferred.
Soft Skills That Matter
Detail-driven, organized, and solution-oriented
Calm and confident leading fittings and negotiations
Strong collaborator and proactive communicator
Comfortable working in a deadline-driven, high-volume environment
Success in This Role Looks Like
Reliable, repeatable fit across deliveries, factories, and programs
Reduced sample rounds and faster approvals
Strong factory partnerships built on clarity and trust
Consistent on-time delivery
Minimal production issues due to early technical oversight
Why Join MAD Engine
MAD Engine is a global leader in apparel and pop culture fashion, offering a collaborative, fast-paced environment where creativity and technical excellence come together. This role provides the opportunity to influence fit and quality for trend-driven fashion in the wholesale marketplace while working with cross-functional teams on a global scale.
Compensation will be based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications
Mad Engine specializes in products that reflect pop-culture creativity and individuality | 150,000+ Designs | 250+ Licenses | 12+ Global Offices | 2000+ Employees
Offices: 1017 Grandview Ave, Glendale, California 91201, US · 10525 Vista Sorrento Pkwy, Suite 200, San Diego, California 92121, US · 3803 Parkwood Blvd, Frisco, Texas 75034, US · 30 International Blvd, Toronto, Ontario M9W, CA · 495 Ryan Ave, Chico, California 95973, US
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