Apparel Designer

Requirements

• 3+ years of technical design experience in apparel across men's, women's, and/or children's categories
• Strong expertise in garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit development
• Advanced ability to build detailed, production-ready tech packs including specs, construction details, BOMs, and callouts
• Proven experience leading fit sessions independently and making clear, actionable fit corrections
• Deep understanding of fabric behavior, stretch, shrinkage, and wash impact on fit
• Experience partnering with overseas factories and communicating technical direction clearly and effectively
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes from development through bulk production
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in measurements, specs, and documentation
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple styles, categories, and production calendars simultaneously
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Excel; familiarity with PLM systems strongly preferred

Additional Information

We are looking to hire a full-time Technical Designer for DNAM Brands. In this role, you will support the development of men's, women's, and children's apparel across our portfolio of iconic brands-including Von Dutch, Ed Hardy, Trina Turk, Valentino Orlandi, and Badgley Mischka-ensuring fit, construction, and quality consistently meet brand standards. Partnering closely with Design and Production teams, you will translate creative concepts into production-ready garments through detailed tech packs, precise spec sheets, and hands-on fit management. This role requires a strong understanding of garment construction, grading, and the technical execution needed to move styles from development through bulk production. The Technical Designer plays a critical role in maintaining consistency, accuracy, and quality across all categories-ensuring every garment is well-executed, production-ready, and aligned with each brand's standards. You must be based in or willing to commute to our office to be considered for this position.

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