Senior Technical Designer
24 days ago
Burbank
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