Senior Technical Designer (San Francisco, CA)

Our Customer is an American worldwide clothing and accessories retailer, founded in 1969. Over the last 50 years, the company has grown from a single store to a global fashion business with seven brands. Their clothes are availabile in 90 countries worldwide through over 3,100 company-operated stores, almost 400 franchise stores, and e-commerce sites and is still growing.

We are seeking a Senior Technical Designer on a contract basis to support their business needs. This role is on-site in San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Execute the full technical design process from development through final fit
• Analyze and evaluate garments to develop accurate fit specifications
• Ensure products meet established quality standards, manufacturer capabilities, and cost requirements
• Develop detailed technical specifications and fit comments for vendor communication
• Communicate fit direction to vendors and factories for approvals and corrections
• Make necessary adjustments to maintain design integrity while meeting quality and pricing targets
• Monitor garment construction to ensure consistency with approved standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including design, production, and sourcing teams
• Oversee and support Assistant Technical Designers as needed

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or equivalent experience required
• Experience in Women’s Wovens with a strong emphasis on woven dresses and skirts
• Strong pattern-making skills
• Experience executing garment fit from development through production
• Proficiency in Optitex and CLO preferred
• Experience with Centric PLM preferred
• Strong understanding of garment construction, grading, and fit standards
• Ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills for vendor and cross-functional collaboration

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Availble upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.