Senior Technical Designer at Mad Engine Global LLC

Burbank, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Sep, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

27 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Design, Garment Construction, Patternmaking, Grading, Fit Analysis, Tech Pack Creation, PLM Platforms, Adobe Illustrator, Excel, Private-Label Development, Textiles, Wash Techniques, Compliance Standards, Cross-functional Collaboration, Vendor Management, Mass-Market Apparel

Industry

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Description

About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Designer to support our expanding mass-market 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 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 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 fashion in the wholesale marketplace while working with cross-functional teams on a global scale. Compensation will be based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications

Responsibilities

Lead the technical design process from concept to bulk production for mass-market apparel, ensuring fit consistency and manufacturability. Partner with global factories and internal teams to maintain quality standards and meet aggressive delivery timelines.