Associate Technical Designer - Intimates & Swim jobs in United States
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Fashion Nova · 1 day ago

Associate Technical Designer - Intimates & Swim

Fashion Nova is the world’s leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand, known for delivering on-trend styles to millions. As an Associate Technical Designer specializing in Swim and Intimates, you will be responsible for translating design concepts into high-quality garments, overseeing the technical development process from prototype to production while ensuring fit, construction, and performance standards are met.

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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 and 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

Qualification

Technical Design ExperiencePattern ExpertiseCAD Software ProficiencyMaterial KnowledgeCommunication SkillsAdobe IllustratorMicrosoft/Google SuitesPLM Software Experience

Required

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

Preferred

Experience using PLM software

Benefits

Brand new state-of-the-art HQ in Beverly Hillls!
Formalized career paths for continued professional growth
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!

Company

Fashion Nova

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Fashion Nova is an online fashion store for women.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Richard Saghian
Founder and CEO
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