Technical Designer - Women's Design
ABOUT US
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, Fashion Nova earned the title of the Top 5 Most-Searched Fashion Brand on Google in 2022, alongside Louis Vuitton and Nike.
Founder & CEO Richard Saghian launched the brand in 2006, from a retail location in Los Angeles. After multiple store openings, Saghian launched the e-commerce website for Fashion Nova in 2013, pioneering a disruptive social commerce model of affordable, on-trend, size-inclusive clothing online– powered by an innovative, social media-first marketing strategy.
Today, Fashion Nova has amassed over 40 million social media followers, with annual sales of approximately $2 billion!
The brand’s name has been featured in chart-topping hit songs by Cardi B, Drake, 21 Savage, Saweetie, The Game, Tyga and Offset and its styles have been worn by many celebrities, artists and athletes including Meg The Stallion, Ice Spice, Chris Brown, Floyd Mayweather, Rick Ross, Kourtney Kardashian, and Kylie Jenner.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking a highly collaborative Technical Designer to act as the primary technical partner to our Design Team. In this role, you won't just manage specs; you will translate creative concepts into production-ready garments while maintaining the "soul" of the design. The ideal candidate has a sophisticated eye for contemporary women’s trends and the technical prowess to execute complex silhouettes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Design Partnership: Collaborate closely with the Design Team from the initial sketch phase to identify potential construction challenges and offer technical solutions that preserve the design intent.
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Fit Development: Lead fit sessions on live models, capturing the Designer's feedback and translating it into precise technical instructions and pattern corrections.
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Technical Packages: Create and maintain comprehensive tech packs including detailed construction sketches, graded measurement charts, and bill of materials (BOM).
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Prototype Review: Evaluate prototypes for fit, drape, and proportion, ensuring the contemporary aesthetic and quality standards are met at every stage.
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Vendor Communication: Serve as the technical point of contact for overseas and domestic factories, providing clear guidance to minimize sample rounds and ensure production accuracy.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
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Experience: 5+ years of experience in Technical Design, specifically within the Contemporary Women’s market.
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Aesthetic Intuition: A deep understanding of contemporary fit trends, fabric behavior, and high-end finishing techniques.
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3D Innovation: Proficiency in 3D pattern-making software (e.g., CLO 3D, Browzwear/VStitcher) for 3D draping and virtual sampling is a significant plus.
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Technical Mastery: Expert knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, and grading.
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Communication: Ability to bridge the gap between creative design language and technical manufacturing requirements.
BENEFITS
- NEW state-of-the-art HQ in Beverly Hills!
- Formalized career paths for continued professional growth
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Comprehensive health insurance across Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility
- Weekly catered lunches & fully-stock kitchen pantry!
- Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings
- Summer Fridays Early Departure
- Team bonding events and programs
- Attractive employee discounts!
Fashion Nova, LLC, and subsidiaries thereof, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are steadfast in our commitment to equal employment opportunities and pledge that these objectives are reflected in all aspects of our daily operations. We will continue to recruit, hire, train, and advance in employment qualified individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, criminal history, or status as an individual with a disability; and shall not discriminate against any individual, any such characteristic, nor any other classification protected by local, state and|or federal law.