Associate Technical Designer - Intimates & Swim

Fashion Nova•Beverly Hills, CA

21d

About The Position

As our Associate Technical Designer, you are the architect of the perfect fit. Specializing in Swim and Intimates, you will translate design concepts into wearable, high-quality garments that balance comfort, support, and style. You’ll own the technical development process from initial prototype to final production, ensuring our "close-to-body" categories meet rigorous standards for fit, construction, and performance.

Requirements

Experience: 3–5 years in Technical Design, with a specialized focus on Swim, Intimates, or high-stretch performance wear.
Pattern Expertise: Proven ability to make pattern adjustments for Junior and Plus sizing, with a deep understanding of body contouring and support.
Technical Savvy: Proficiency in CAD software, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft/Google Suites.
Material Knowledge: A strong understanding of elastics, specialized machinery (flatlock, overlock), and how different knit fabrications impact fit and recovery.
Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate technical issues clearly to both domestic and overseas partners.

Nice To Haves

Experience using PLM software.

Responsibilities

Own the Fit: Lead live fittings to evaluate support, comfort, and silhouette. You’ll provide precise fit comments and visual corrections to vendors, focusing on the unique challenges of stretch fabrics.
Technical Engineering: Establish and re-evaluate annual blocks. You will make direct fit corrections using CAD a nd flat patternmaking, ensuring consistency across all size ranges.
Precision Tech Packs: Build and maintain detailed Tech Packs, specifically managing complex BOMs (trims, elastics, linings), construction templates, and stretch-based grade rules.
Sample Lifecycle: Inspect all samples—from Proto to TOP—ensuring construction integrity, proper stitch tension, and adherence to quality standards.
Collaboration: Partner with Design and Development to select appropriate fabrications and trims that meet both aesthetic and cost goals.
Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of the curve on new bonding technologies, seam constructions, and consumer trends within the swim and lingerie markets.