Associate Technical Designer

Position Summary

We are seeking an Associate Technical Designer with experience in juniors and/or kids’ apparel. This role supports the translation of design concepts into production-ready garments, with a focus on fit, construction, quality, and safety across multiple children’s and juniors categories. You will partner closely with Design, Product Development, and Production to ensure each style reflects brand aesthetic, fit intent, and age-appropriate standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the technical development of juniors and kids’ categories (tops, bottoms, dresses, outerwear, etc.) from first proto through production approval.
• Build and update detailed tech packs, including specs, measurement pages, construction callouts, finishes, and graded size runs for children’s and juniors fits.
• Measure incoming samples, evaluate balance and proportion, and clearly document fit issues and variances from standard blocks.
• Participate in fit sessions on live models or forms; capture thorough fit notes, recommended pattern adjustments, and construction changes for juniors and kids styles.
• Send clear, actionable fit comments and construction corrections to domestic and overseas vendors, ensuring alignment with brand fit standards.
• Review samples for workmanship, stitch quality, trim usage, and overall consistency with quality expectations for kids’ product.
• Help maintain, refine, and organize fit standards, blocks, size charts, and measurement libraries specific to children’s and juniors assortments.
• Track sample status, approvals, and re-submits; help keep development and production calendars on schedule.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot recurring fit, grading, or construction issues and suggest practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2–4 years of technical design experience, with meaningful exposure to kids and/or juniors apparel.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit principles, and grading for children’s and junior size ranges.
• Working knowledge of children’s safety and compliance standards (e.g., trims, labeling, and regulations such as CPSIA).
• Ability to measure garments accurately, interpret measurement variances, and translate findings into clear fit comments.
• Proficiency with PLM or similar product lifecycle tools, and strong Microsoft Excel skills for specs, measurements, and tracking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially when communicating technical information and fit direction to factories.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple styles and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or a related field preferred.

As the Head of Retail Operations for the California market, you will lead and manage retail store teams while driving the successful execution of retail strategies that support sales growth, profitability, customer satisfaction, and brand awareness. This role requires a hands-on and dependable leader with strong merchandising instincts, visual and store design sensibility, and the ability to translate strategy into action across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in retail operations along with strong product selection ability, a sharp aesthetic point of view, and a proven track record of planning, executing, and implementing projects that improve store performance. This person should be highly reliable, trusted to take ownership, and capable of helping shape a scalable retail model as the business grows.

Job Duties

• Lead and manage retail store teams across the Greater Los Angeles area to ensure successful execution of the retail operations strategy and achievement of sales, profit, customer satisfaction, and brand awareness goals.
• Drive operational excellence across all locations, ensuring consistency in customer experience, merchandising standards, store presentation, and day-to-day execution.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners and vendors, including marketing, merchandising, design, logistics, and other corporate teams, to support store growth, brand building, and customer engagement initiatives.
• Apply strong product selection judgment informed by solid merchandising experience to support compelling assortments and commercially successful in-store presentations.
• Provide leadership and direction on store visual merchandising and store design, bringing a strong aesthetic sense and ensuring stores reflect the brand in a consistent, elevated, and commercially effective way.
• Conduct regular store visits to evaluate operational effectiveness, visual presentation, merchandising execution, and team performance, then provide clear, actionable feedback to store leadership.
• Oversee project planning, execution, and implementation for new initiatives, operational improvements, and store-related projects, ensuring timelines, quality, and business goals are met.
• Demonstrate the ability to drive profitability at the store level, with a strong understanding of the levers that improve performance for individual locations.
• Support store expansion efforts by providing informed recommendations on store location selection. Direct real estate relationships are not required; the company may partner with a real estate agency to support this process.
• Help refine and scale retail operating models, with experience in replicating successful store models considered a strong plus.
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and development of store managers and their teams, fostering a high-performance culture rooted in accountability, ownership, and execution.
• Track, analyze, and report on key performance indicators including sales growth, profitability, customer satisfaction, brand awareness, and team performance, using insights to inform decisions and improve results.
• Enhance and enforce SOPs and retail processes to ensure operations are efficient, scalable, and aligned with company goals.
• Ensure all retail stores remain compliant with local, state, and federal regulations, including health, safety, and labor laws, and maintain a safe and legally compliant operating environment.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Business Administration, Marketing, Retail Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in retail operations management, with at least 3 years managing multiple stores across the US.
• Strong merchandise experience with demonstrated product selection ability and commercial judgment.
• Experience in store visual merchandising and store design, with a strong aesthetic sense and attention to brand presentation.
• Proven ability to plan, execute, and implement projects effectively in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Demonstrated success driving profitability and improving performance at the individual store level.
• Strong understanding of retail operations processes and customer service standards.
• A dependable, trustworthy, and accountable leadership style, with a reputation for getting things done.
• Ability to provide thoughtful recommendations on store location selection; real estate agency relationships are not required.
• Experience replicating successful store models is a plus.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a proven ability to lead teams and achieve business goals.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to use data to optimize operations and inform decisions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Experience in women’s apparel retail is preferred.
• Bilingual in Chinese is a big plus.
• Necessary business travel is required.
• Ideal candidates may come from brands such as Free People, Anthropologie, Aritzia, Edikted, Reformation, Everything But Water, Skims, or Princess Polly.

Benefits

• Health insurance including dental and vision
• 401k with 3% match
• 12 paid public holidays
• 6 paid sick days
• 10 vacation days in the 1st year, prorated upon hire and increased by tenure
• Paid maternity leave
• Hybrid work schedule, 2–3 days a week onsite

Our luxury fashion client is seeking an Event & Production Manager – North America is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of brand events across the U.S., including in-boutique and off-site activations.

• Must have retail, luxury event management experience.

This role ensures all events are delivered in alignment with global creative direction and brand standards while managing local production, vendor relationships, and event logistics. The position blends event production leadership, hands-on operational execution, and creative adaptation for the North American market.

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Core Responsibilities

1. Event Production & Execution

• Plan and execute brand events across retail locations and external venues.
• Translate global creative concepts into seamless, locally executed activations.
• Manage vendor relationships, including venues, catering, production partners, and contractors.
• Oversee all event phases from planning and setup through execution and post-event wrap-up.
• Monitor budgets, control costs, and ensure accurate financial tracking.
• Uphold brand consistency and executional excellence across all touchpoints.

2. Local Production Management

• Coordinate the production of signage, props, and visual event elements.
• Oversee fabrication, logistics, and on-site installation.
• Ensure all production aligns with global creative guidelines and standards.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and quality control throughout the production process.

3. Graphic & Creative Adaptation

• Adapt global creative assets for local use across print and digital platforms.
• Prepare print-ready files in accordance with brand specifications.
• Maintain visual integrity while adjusting layouts for local market needs.
• Coordinate internal and global approvals prior to production.

4. Global Coordination & Reporting

• Maintain close alignment with global teams on concepts, timelines, and priorities.
• Provide post-event reporting, including attendance, outcomes, feedback, and insights.
• Proactively identify risks, challenges, and opportunities, proposing solutions as needed.

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Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in event production or experiential marketing (luxury or premium brand experience preferred).
• Proven experience managing vendors, timelines, and production budgets.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently while collaborating with global teams.

Director, Planning – North America

NYC Metro Area candidates only! No Relocation! Must have fashion or beauty industry wholesale and retail planning experience – no exceptions.

Our client, a well-established premium consumer European luxury brand, is seeking a strategic and data-driven Director of Planning to lead commercial planning across North America. This individual will oversee financial planning, inventory strategy, channel performance, and cross-functional decision-making across retail, e-commerce, and wholesale operations.
This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who combines strong analytical skills with hands-on business partnership and a deep understanding of multi-channel consumer operations.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead seasonal and in-season planning across North American business channels.
• Develop and manage sales, margin, and inventory plans aligned with company goals.
• Wholesale Planning AND Retail Planning.
• Own forecasting, open-to-buy planning, and inventory optimization strategies.
• Evaluate channel and store performance using key commercial metrics and recommend actions to improve results.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders in merchandising, sales, finance, operations, and channel management.
• Support pricing, promotional, and margin optimization efforts through data analysis and business insight.
• Monitor product and category performance to identify opportunities and risks.
• Create reporting tools and dashboards to support executive decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, inventory flow, and business performance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in planning, merchandising, retail performance, or related analytical leadership roles.
• Strong background supporting consumer-facing businesses with multiple sales channels.
• Experience in inventory-driven environments with ownership of forecasting and margin performance.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting or BI tools.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to turn analysis into actionable recommendations.

We are seeking an Assistant Designer for a full-time, onsite contract opportunity in the Downtown Los Angeles area. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to gain hands-on experience across the full product development cycle. You will support the Design team in a fast-paced apparel environment, helping bring trend-right concepts to life for major retail partners.

Schedule & Location:

• Full-time contract role
• Monday through Friday
• 40 hours per week
• 100% onsite in Downtown Los Angeles

Role Overview:

The Assistant Designer will support the Designer and Design Room in all aspects of sample development, fabric and trim management, artwork updates, and communication with overseas factories. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a deadline-driven setting and enjoys balancing creative and administrative responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and track sample requests, ensuring deadlines are met and information is accurate
• Support the creation and processing of CADs for presentations and production packages
• Assist with recoloring prints and artwork to develop colorways and line extensions
• Coordinate sending screens and fabrics out for printing, while monitoring timing and status
• Handle shipments of fabrics and trims for dyeing, making sure instructions and specifications are clearly communicated
• Maintain regular communication with overseas factories to support timely product development
• Receive and check in fabrics and trims; assign and track codes so materials are organized and easy to identify
• Provide day-to-day support for Design Room operations and assist with special projects as needed

What Makes This Role Exciting:

• Work closely with experienced designers in a highly collaborative environment
• Gain exposure to the full development process, from artwork and CADs to sourcing and factory follow-up
• See your work contribute directly to product development for major retail channels
• Build broad experience across design, samples, materials, and production support

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in apparel design, assistant design, or product development support preferred
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and related design tools preferred
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and follow-up skills
• Interest in apparel design, product development, and trend-driven work

Associate Technical Designer

We are a fast-paced consumer products company seeking a detail-oriented Associate Technical Designer to support the development, fit, and production readiness of our product lines. This role partners closely with Design, Product Development, and Production to translate creative concepts into accurate, production-ready technical packages that meet quality, fit, and brand standards.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating and updating technical packages, including detailed specifications, construction details, and measurement charts.
• Support fit sessions: prepare samples, take notes, record fit comments, and update tech packs and measurement specs accordingly.
• Measure samples to ensure accuracy against spec, identify variances, and recommend pattern or construction corrections.
• Collaborate with Design to ensure aesthetic intent is maintained while meeting technical and production requirements.
• Communicate clear, accurate construction and fit comments to overseas and domestic vendors.
• Track and organize sample submissions, approvals, and revisions throughout the product lifecycle.
• Maintain technical standards, including blocks, grading rules, and construction guidelines.
• Assist with troubleshooting fit, quality, and construction issues and propose viable solutions.
• Support calendar adherence by helping to ensure all technical milestones are met on time.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to review product status and highlight technical risks or needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, Product Development, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in a technical design or product development support role within a consumer products or fashion-related industry.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, patternmaking fundamentals, and grading.
• Proficiency with technical design software (e.g., PLM systems), Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Excel.
• Comfortable measuring garments and interpreting measurement specs and tolerances.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for effective vendor and cross-functional communication.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly organized, data-driven Operations Coordinator to act as a versatile “swiss army knife” across logistics, supply chain, and merchandising. This is a critical, time-sensitive freelance role focused on modernizing and automating purchase order (PO) and fabric flow processes using AI-supported tools. While the work is rooted in wholesale operations, the scope spans broader end-to-end operations, with wholesale as a secondary focus.
The ideal candidate is comfortable in spreadsheets, has a strong operational mindset, and is motivated by the opportunity to streamline workflows through AI and automation. You’ll serve as a key liaison between merchandising, supply chain, and sales, ensuring products and fabrics are in the right place at the right time.

Employment Type: Freelance (with potential to convert to full-time)
Compensation: $33/hr. (non-exempt)
Location: Vernon, CA
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite preferred, flexible)

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a central operational point of contact across logistics, supply chain, merchandising, and sales.
• Track and manage purchase orders (POs) to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with demand plans.
• Monitor inbound product and fabric shipments to confirm on-time arrivals and correct quantities.
• Identify, flag, and help resolve product and fabric availability issues in partnership with merchandising and supply chain.
• Communicate shortages, delays, or changes to sales and commercial partners, helping secure extensions or alternate solutions.
• Design, maintain, and improve spreadsheets, dashboards, and reports that track POs, inventory flows, and key operational KPIs.
• Partner with internal teams to map current processes and identify opportunities for AI-enabled automation and workflow optimization.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of AI tools and automations related to PO management, forecasting inputs, and status tracking.
• Drive cross-functional alignment on timelines, priorities, and deliverables, ensuring visibility into risks and changes.
• Contribute to documentation, SOPs, and best practices for new operational and AI-driven processes.

Qualifications

• Preferably based in or able to work Pacific Time hours (Los Angeles, CA strongly preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in operations, supply chain, logistics, merchandising operations, or a related field; open to varied industry backgrounds.
• Strong proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets); able to build trackers, perform basic analyses, and create reports.
• Experience or strong interest in AI tools, automation platforms, or data-driven workflow optimization.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Clear, concise communication skills, with the ability to translate operational data into actionable updates for cross-functional partners.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Self-starter who can work independently while maintaining tight alignment with multiple teams.

This freelance position is essential to stabilizing and upgrading the current operations footprint. High-performing freelancers will have a clear pathway to full-time conversion as AI-enabled supply chain and operations capabilities continue to scale.

A growing lingerie brand is seeking a Bra Patternmaker to join their team on a temp-to-hire basis. This role will be responsible for creating and refining patterns for intimates, with a strong focus on bras, ensuring optimal fit, construction, and production readiness.

Job Summary:
The Bra Patternmaker will partner closely with Design, Technical Design, and Production to translate creative concepts into accurate, production-ready patterns. This role requires deep expertise in bra construction, fit, and grading, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Create production patterns for bras and intimates using Lectra
• Interpret design sketches through draping and digital patternmaking
• Develop and update tech packs, specs, and grading rules
• Lead fittings and execute pattern corrections from proto through production
• Ensure accurate garment measurements and construction details
• Work with a variety of fabrics including lace, knits, and specialty materials
• Communicate with factories to ensure production accuracy
• Review graded nests and ensure consistency across size ranges

Qualifications
• 5+ years of patternmaking experience, with strong bra expertise required
• Advanced knowledge of garment construction, fit, and grading
• Proficiency in Lectra and Microsoft Excel
• Experience creating tech packs and garment specifications
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience working with overseas vendors is a plus