Apparel Technical Designer

Kelly Services • Costa Mesa, CA • 3h ago

Apparel Technical Designer (Contract)

Costa Mesa, CA

Contract Assignment: May 2026 - December 2026| $45.00 - 48.50/hour | Full-Time (40 hrs/week)

Clothing company seeking an experienced Apparel Technical Designer to support apparel product development and technical execution from concept through production. This role partners closely with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and factory teams to ensure fit, quality, and construction standards are met across men's and women's apparel categories.

Responsibilities

Own the fit process from proto@type through production

Develop and approve garment specifications and fit comments

Lead fit sessions and communicate corrections to factory partners

Translate design concepts into production-ready garments

Review samples for fit, construction, and quality accuracy

Collaborate with cross-functional and global sourcing teams

Support block development and fit consistency initiatives

Maintain timelines and product development calendar deadlines

Qualifications

7+ years of Apparel Technical Design experience

Strong knowledge of garment construction, fitting, and patternmaking

Experience with tops, bottoms, outerwear, denim, knits, and wovens

Hands-on experience with grading, garment sizing, and technical patterns

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office

Experience with PLM systems such as Enovia or FlexPLM preferred

Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Required Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Apparel Pattern Making

Garment Construction

Garment Fitting

Garment Specifications

Microsoft Office

Preferred Skills

Enovia

FlexPLM

Gerber Accumark

Optitex

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