Senior Technical Designer at Mad Engine Global LLC

Glendale, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fit Consistency, Manufacturability, Compliance, Technical Documentation, Tech Packs, Grading, PLM Platforms, Adobe Illustrator, Excel, Garment Construction, Patternmaking, Shrinkage Behavior, Factory Management, Technical Communication, Mass Market Retail, Private Label Development

Industry

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Description

SENIOR TECHNICAL DESIGNER – PRIVATE LABEL Duties & Responsibilities, including but not limited to the following: Job Title: Senior Technical Designer Department: Product Development / Design Business Unit: Wholesale Channel: Fashion Category: Women’s & Juniors | Mass Market Location: Glendale, CA - In Office Reports To: Director of Product Development About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Designer to support our expanding mass-market private-label Women’s and Juniors apparel programs. This role owns the technical design process from concept through bulk production — ensuring fit consistency, manufacturability, compliance, and quality while supporting aggressive timelines and large-scale volume. You will partner closely with internal cross-functional teams and global factory partners to meet retailer expectations and drive product accuracy the first time. Key Responsibilities Fit & Product Excellence * Lead internal fittings for Women’s & Juniors tops, dresses, sweaters, denim, bottoms, knits, wovens, and lounge using both live and form models. * Evaluate fit, balance, proportion, and construction with a focus on consistent mass-market fit standards. * Strong knowledge of elevated, high-end, construction details * Translate design intent into scalable technical solutions that support efficiency, cost, and manufacturability. * Maintain and evolve standardized body blocks, size specs, grading, and tolerances across programs. Technical Documentation & Communication * Build and maintain high-accuracy tech packs including graded specs, BOMs, and construction call-outs. * Issue clear, concise fit and construction comments to factories after each fitting. * Manage proto, SMS, PP, and TOP approvals — identifying risks before production. * Ensure version accuracy across PLM and alignment with retailer systems and standards. Cross-Functional Partnership * Partner with Design to preserve aesthetic intent while ensuring construction feasibility and cost targets. * Collaborate with Production, Sourcing, QA/Compliance, and Merchandising to resolve fit and construction challenges. * Support Sales & Account teams with retailer-specific fit standards and feedback expectations. Mass-Market & Private-Label Focus * Interpret and execute multiple mass-retail fit, testing, labeling, compliance, and performance standards. * Anticipate and mitigate the impacts of shrinkage, wash, and fabric variability. * Ensure alignment to delivery calendars and milestone approvals to support on-time execution at scale. * Drive factory consistency across regions, facilities, and washhouses. Qualifications Experience & Skills * 7+ years of Technical Design experience in Women’s and/or Juniors apparel for mass-market retail. * Strong understanding of private-label development, retailer approval processes, and compliance standards. * Advanced knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, shrinkage behavior, textiles, and wash techniques. * Proven fitting expertise across multiple categories including: * Knits & wovens * Sweaters * Denim & bottoms * Dresses & tops * Lounge/casual apparel * Proficiency with PLM platforms, Adobe Illustrator, and Excel. * Experience working directly with offshore factories and navigating timezone-based workflows. * Exceptional technical communication skills with strong attention to detail. * Ability to manage multiple programs and shifting priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Education * Degree in Technical Design, Patternmaking, Apparel Production, Fashion Design, or related field preferred. Soft Skills That Matter * Detail-driven, organized, and solution-oriented * Calm and confident leading fittings and negotiations * Strong collaborator and proactive communicator * Comfortable working in a deadline-driven, high-volume environment Success in This Role Looks Like * Reliable, repeatable fit across deliveries, factories, and programs * Reduced sample rounds and faster approvals * Strong factory partnerships built on clarity and trust * Consistent on-time delivery * Minimal production issues due to early technical oversight Why Join MAD Engine MAD Engine is a global leader in apparel and pop culture fashion, offering a collaborative, fast-paced environment where creativity and technical excellence come together. This role provides the opportunity to influence fit and quality for trend-driven juniors fashion in the wholesale marketplace while working with cross-functional teams on a global scale.

Responsibilities

This role owns the technical design process from concept through bulk production, ensuring fit consistency, manufacturability, compliance, and quality for mass-market private-label Women’s and Juniors apparel programs. Key duties involve leading fittings, maintaining technical documentation like tech packs, and partnering closely with cross-functional teams and global factories.