{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8e4fb17ddd7b41abd95a6549","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8e4fb17ddd7b41abd95a6549","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8e4fb17ddd7b41abd95a6549","title":"Associate Technical Designer","description":"Company Overview\n\nFounded by Santa Barbara-born sisters, Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, and a Collective of partners, DÔEN was launched in 2016 and is a digitally led, multi-channel fashion and lifestyle brand. Our mission is to create lasting, beautiful collections while supporting individuals in all aspects of the organization, supply chain, and community. We work with domestic and international partners who share our values and commitment to gender and social equality, and we give back by partnering with foundations that directly benefit our employees, value chain, and surrounding communities.\n\nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer\n\nDescription of Duties\nTitle: Associate Technical Designer\nClassification: Non-Exempt\nHourly Range*: $30 p/h\nWorking Hours*: Monday through Friday 9:00AM-5:30PM\nSchedule*: Onsite, 4 days in office, 1 day remote\nLocation: HQ: 14801 Califa St Van Nuys, CA 91411\n\nDÔEN is looking for a dynamic and experienced Associate Technical Designer to join our growing team in Los Angeles. This position is on site/in-office and will report to the Senior Technical Designer. The Associate Technical Designer will be primarily responsible for supporting the execution of the design aesthetic from development through production. They will work closely with their partners in Design, Product Development and Production and will be responsible for the fit execution of specified categories. The responsibilities below show a glimpse into the role's key functions and the impactful contributions this position makes.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\n\nSupporting fit execution on assigned styles throughout the product lifecycle by ensuring alignment with DÔEN’s standards for fit, construction, quality, and consistency.\nAttend fittings with cross-functional partners to ensure the design aesthetic is realized and DÔEN fit standards are met.\nTake clear and concise notes during fittings for assigned categories to accurately document fit decisions and updates.\nProactively work with Senior Technical Designer to address fit and construction issues without compromising fit functionality or productivity at the factory level.\nIdentify potential production, quality, and costing issues and make actionable recommendations to protect brand integrity.\nBuild initial tech packs and issue precise fit comments in alignment with DÔEN’s construction, quality, grade, and tolerance standards.\nMaintain strong organization and prioritize tasks to meet key calendar deadlines across development and production stages.\nOversee management of Sample WIP and weekly fit log, working closely with production to make sure fit priorities are set weekly and fit approval deadlines are maintained.\nOther duties and projects as assigned.\n\nSkills and Abilities:\n\nKnowledge of garment construction, pattern making, production sewing techniques, fabrication, and trims.\nExperience working with overseas, full package vendors.\nHighly organized with the ability to track and maintain sample records and work closely with cross functional partners to meet deadlines.\nStrong computer skills including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, MS Word, Excel, 2D and 3D pattern experience preferred but not required.\n\nQualifications:\n\nBachelor's Degree in Fashion Design/ Patternmaking or a related degree or equivalent work experience and education.\nAt least 2-4 years of experience in Apparel Technical Design.\nExcellent organizational skills; team oriented; highly detail-oriented.\nA high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.\nAbility to work autonomously and take initiative, exercise discretion and good judgment.\nAbility to prioritize competing projects and meet deadlines.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nAction oriented and results driven.\n\nPhysical Requirements:\n\nMust be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodation.\nPeriods sitting at a desk, typing, sketching and working on a computer.\nAble to lift/move/push/pull objects up to 25 lbs.\nAble to walk, sit and stand for periods of time.\nAble to operate equipment such as computers, copy machines, phones.\nMust be able to access various areas of a given location.\n\nTotal Rewards Package\n\nPaid vacation, sick time, and holidays\nA fun-filled, creative work environment\nHealthcare, Vision, Dental\n401k with company match\nCompetitive salary\nGenerous discount\n\nCompensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.\nThe hybrid model may be rescinded at any time due to business needs or the company’s discretion.","company":"Doen","rawCompany":"doen","city":"Van Nuys","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-20T11:59:41.373Z","occupations":[{"code":"27-1022.00","title":"Fashion Designers","slug":"fashion-designers"},{"code":"51-6099.00","title":"Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other","slug":"textile-apparel-and-furnishings-workers-all-other"},{"code":"51-6092.00","title":"Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers","slug":"fabric-and-apparel-patternmakers"}],"industries":[{"code":"315250","title":"Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)","slug":"cut-and-sew-apparel-manufacturing-except-contractors"},{"code":"315990","title":"Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing","slug":"apparel-accessories-and-other-apparel-manufacturing"},{"code":"315210","title":"Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors","slug":"cut-and-sew-apparel-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Associate Technical Designer","description":"Company Overview\n\nFounded by Santa Barbara-born sisters, Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, and a Collective of partners, DÔEN was launched in 2016 and is a digitally led, multi-channel fashion and lifestyle brand. Our mission is to create lasting, beautiful collections while supporting individuals in all aspects of the organization, supply chain, and community. We work with domestic and international partners who share our values and commitment to gender and social equality, and we give back by partnering with foundations that directly benefit our employees, value chain, and surrounding communities.\n\nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer\n\nDescription of Duties\nTitle: Associate Technical Designer\nClassification: Non-Exempt\nHourly Range*: $30 p/h\nWorking Hours*: Monday through Friday 9:00AM-5:30PM\nSchedule*: Onsite, 4 days in office, 1 day remote\nLocation: HQ: 14801 Califa St Van Nuys, CA 91411\n\nDÔEN is looking for a dynamic and experienced Associate Technical Designer to join our growing team in Los Angeles. This position is on site/in-office and will report to the Senior Technical Designer. The Associate Technical Designer will be primarily responsible for supporting the execution of the design aesthetic from development through production. They will work closely with their partners in Design, Product Development and Production and will be responsible for the fit execution of specified categories. The responsibilities below show a glimpse into the role's key functions and the impactful contributions this position makes.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\n\nSupporting fit execution on assigned styles throughout the product lifecycle by ensuring alignment with DÔEN’s standards for fit, construction, quality, and consistency.\nAttend fittings with cross-functional partners to ensure the design aesthetic is realized and DÔEN fit standards are met.\nTake clear and concise notes during fittings for assigned categories to accurately document fit decisions and updates.\nProactively work with Senior Technical Designer to address fit and construction issues without compromising fit functionality or productivity at the factory level.\nIdentify potential production, quality, and costing issues and make actionable recommendations to protect brand integrity.\nBuild initial tech packs and issue precise fit comments in alignment with DÔEN’s construction, quality, grade, and tolerance standards.\nMaintain strong organization and prioritize tasks to meet key calendar deadlines across development and production stages.\nOversee management of Sample WIP and weekly fit log, working closely with production to make sure fit priorities are set weekly and fit approval deadlines are maintained.\nOther duties and projects as assigned.\n\nSkills and Abilities:\n\nKnowledge of garment construction, pattern making, production sewing techniques, fabrication, and trims.\nExperience working with overseas, full package vendors.\nHighly organized with the ability to track and maintain sample records and work closely with cross functional partners to meet deadlines.\nStrong computer skills including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, MS Word, Excel, 2D and 3D pattern experience preferred but not required.\n\nQualifications:\n\nBachelor's Degree in Fashion Design/ Patternmaking or a related degree or equivalent work experience and education.\nAt least 2-4 years of experience in Apparel Technical Design.\nExcellent organizational skills; team oriented; highly detail-oriented.\nA high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.\nAbility to work autonomously and take initiative, exercise discretion and good judgment.\nAbility to prioritize competing projects and meet deadlines.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nAction oriented and results driven.\n\nPhysical Requirements:\n\nMust be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodation.\nPeriods sitting at a desk, typing, sketching and working on a computer.\nAble to lift/move/push/pull objects up to 25 lbs.\nAble to walk, sit and stand for periods of time.\nAble to operate equipment such as computers, copy machines, phones.\nMust be able to access various areas of a given location.\n\nTotal Rewards Package\n\nPaid vacation, sick time, and holidays\nA fun-filled, creative work environment\nHealthcare, Vision, Dental\n401k with company match\nCompetitive salary\nGenerous discount\n\nCompensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.\nThe hybrid model may be rescinded at any time due to business needs or the company’s discretion.","datePosted":"2026-07-20T11:59:41.373Z","dateModified":"2026-07-20T11:59:41.373Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Doen","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Van Nuys","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"8e4fb17ddd7b41abd95a6549"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8e4fb17ddd7b41abd95a6549"}}