Technical Designer- Women's Denim

Position Summary

Judy Blue is seeking an experienced Technical Designer to support the development and execution of women's denim products. This role is responsible for ensuring consistency in fit, construction, quality, grading, and technical execution across a broad women's size range from development through production.

The Technical Designer will serve as a key partner to the Technical Design Manager, helping maintain brand fit standards, support product quality initiatives, and ensure timely execution throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical design expertise, garment construction knowledge, and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage technical design responsibilities for assigned product categories, including fit, construction, approvals, technical comments, and adherence to development timelines.
• Prepare for, organize, and lead fit sessions while documenting clear and accurate fit comments.
• Analyze samples for fit, sizing, construction, workmanship, and overall quality, and recommend appropriate corrections.
• Review and revise specifications, measurement charts, grading, and construction details as needed to achieve desired fit and quality standards.
• Communicate daily with overseas vendors regarding fit, specifications, grading, construction details, and technical comments.
• Maintain technical documentation, measurement charts, sample tracking, and seasonal records.
• Review prototypes, sales samples, pre-production samples, and production samples for accuracy, fit, and quality.
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Product Development, and Production teams to ensure product consistency and timely execution.
• Assist with research and recommendations regarding fabrics, trims, wash treatments, and construction methods.
• Ensure consistency of brand fit standards and construction requirements across all product categories.
• Continuously evaluate opportunities to improve fit, quality, and customer satisfaction through customer feedback, sales insights, and market trends.
• Support departmental initiatives and process improvements as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Apparel Manufacturing, Product Development, Technical Design, Patternmaking, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 4+ years of experience in Technical Design or a related apparel field.
• Experience evaluating fit, developing and maintaining specifications, reviewing samples, and providing technical construction comments.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit principles, patternmaking, grading, fabrics, workmanship, and production feasibility.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative, positive, and proactive approach to teamwork.
• Ability to work hands-on with garments, samples, and fit sessions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with women's denim apparel.
• Experience working across a broad women's size range, including extended-size fit.
• Patternmaking and grading experience.
• Experience leading fit sessions independently.
• Experience communicating directly with overseas vendors and manufacturing partners.
• Experience supporting products from development through production.

Why Join Judy Blue?

We're a passionate team dedicated to creating denim that customers love. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving fit challenges, collaborating across departments, and seeing their work directly impact the final product.

You'll have the opportunity to work closely with leadership, take ownership of your categories, and play an important role in maintaining the fit and quality standards that our customers expect from Judy Blue.

What You'll Love

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on product fit, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• High visibility within a collaborative and growing organization.
• Close partnership with Design, Product Development, Production, and leadership teams.
• Ownership and autonomy within your product categories.
• A supportive team environment that values expertise, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (HMO and PPO options)
• Accrued paid time off
• Paid Holiday
• 401(k) option
• 3% Company Safe Harbor contribution*
• Pension*
• Sick leave

*Employee eligible after 12-month, full vesting after 6 years.

Eligibility

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at any stage.

Physical Requirements

This position is primarily office-based and includes activities such as sitting, typing, attending meetings, conducting fit sessions, and handling garments and samples. The role may occasionally require lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Pay: $31.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked in Apparel Technical Design, including fit, garment construction, specifications, and sample evaluation?
• Have you independently participated in or led fit sessions for apparel products?
• Do you have experience reviewing garment samples and providing fit or construction comments to vendors or factories?
• Which of the following best describes your experience?

-Apparel Technical Design
-Apparel Product Development
-Patternmaking
-Fashion Design
-Graphic Design
-Digital marketing
-Engineering/CAD Design
-Other

Experience:

• Apparel Technical Design: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA 90001 (Required)

Work Location: In person