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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 ResponsibilitiesFit & Product ExcellenceLead internal fittings for Women's & Juniors tops, 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 detailsTranslate 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 & CommunicationBuild 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 PartnershipPartner 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 FocusInterpret 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.QualificationsExperience & Skills4+ years of Technical Design experience in Women's and/or Juniors 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 & wovensSweatersDenim & bottomsDresses & topsLounge/casual apparelProficiency 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.EducationDegree in Technical Design, Patternmaking, Apparel Production, Fashion Design, or related field preferred.Soft Skills That MatterDetail-driven, organized, and solution-orientedCalm and confident leading fittings and negotiationsStrong collaborator and proactive communicatorComfortable working in a deadline-driven, high-volume environmentSuccess in This Role Looks LikeReliable, repeatable fit across deliveries, factories, and programsReduced sample rounds and faster approvalsStrong factory partnerships built on clarity and trustConsistent on-time deliveryMinimal production issues due to early technical oversightWhy MAD Engine","company":"Mad Engine","rawCompany":"mad engine","city":"Glendale","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-15T03:51:49.327Z","occupations":[{"code":"27-1022.00","title":"Fashion Designers","slug":"fashion-designers"},{"code":"51-6092.00","title":"Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers","slug":"fabric-and-apparel-patternmakers"},{"code":"51-6099.00","title":"Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other","slug":"textile-apparel-and-furnishings-workers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"315250","title":"Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)","slug":"cut-and-sew-apparel-manufacturing-except-contractors"},{"code":"315210","title":"Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors","slug":"cut-and-sew-apparel-contractors"},{"code":"315990","title":"Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing","slug":"apparel-accessories-and-other-apparel-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Technical Designer","description":"Technical Designer (Private Label)Duties & Responsibilities, including but not limited to the following:Job Title: Technical Designer (Private Label)Department: DesignLocation: Glendale, CA - In officeReports To: Director of Product DevelopmentAbout the RoleWe are seeking a Technical Designer to support our expanding mass-market private-label Women's and Juniors apparel programs. 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