Short Story · 2 months ago
Senior Technical Designer - Denim & Pants
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$85K/yr - $130K/yr
8+ years expShort Story is an award winning, technology-powered retailer dedicated to petite women 5'4" and under. The Senior Technical Designer plays a critical role in ensuring the best fit for Petite clients, executing and maintaining the fit and garment construction for developed products while collaborating with various teams to deliver exceptional fit and function.
Apparel & Fashion
Responsibilities
Oversee the development of block patterns and spec library to achieve consistent fit for your product categories carrying out seasonal product reviews
Develop and maintain Tech Packs throughout the product creation process. Ensuring detailed fit comments are created for Vendors domestic and offshore
Manage the weekly fit sessions for your product categories such as Denim and Pants
Analyze best and worst sellers for your product categories, driving continuous fit improvements
Managing time and actions. Ensuring all products are approved on time to meet delivery deadlines
Support with building out Technical Design Tools and driving key fit initiatives
Vendor Management and tracking monthly fit metrics
Collaborate across design, merchandising, and product development to refine style and fit (especially balancing comfort and proportions for petites)
Conduct wear testing and drive rigorous and continuous improvements based on both qualitative and measured fit feedback
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in relevant field, or equivalent professional experience
8+ years of experience in Women's Technical Design
5+ years of experience in patternmaking, specifically with denim
A solid understanding of Petite Fit and grading. As well as, expertise in garment construction, denim wash treatments and fabrication
Mastery of 2D Pattern Software, GSuite, MS Office, Adobe Illustrator
Experience working with factories directly (overseas and domestic) and resolving real-world production challenges
Demonstrated ability to build fit from the ground up (no block library) and iterate across multiple styles
Impeccable attention to detail required when creating and reviewing technical specifications
Analytical Thinking: Ability to diagnose fit and construction issues quickly, propose actionable solutions, and iterate effectively
Clear Communication: Skilled in conveying technical feedback clearly to both creative teams and factory partners across time zones
Customer-Centric Mindset: Passionate about delivering exceptional product fit and functionality for Petite clients, with empathy for their unique needs
Time & Project Management: Capable of managing multiple styles, calendars, and deliverables without compromising accuracy or quality
Strong communicator who can thrive in a scrappy startup environment and wear multiple hats
Benefits
Comprehensive compensation package including medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k with company match
Flexible PTO policy & paid holidays
Catered lunch on Fridays and company events
Employee discount on merchandise
Opportunity to work at a Y-Combinator backed startup alongside a dedicated and experienced founding team
Company
Short Story
Short Story is the premiere personal styling service for petite women 5’4” and under. The industry forgot about petites. We didn’t.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Isabella Sun
Founder & CEO
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