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Mad Engine Global, LLC. · 16 hours ago

Technical Designer

Glendale Office, Glendale, CA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $85K/yr

4+ years exp

Mad Engine Global, LLC. is a global leader in fashion and pop culture apparel, and they are seeking a Technical Designer to support their 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 collaborating with internal teams and global factory partners.

ApparelFashionManufacturingRetail

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Technical Design experienceGarment construction knowledgePatternmakingGradingPLM platforms proficiencyAdobe Illustrator proficiencyExcel proficiencyDetail-drivenOrganizedSolution-orientedProactive communicatorTechnical communication skillsCollaborative

Required

4+ 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

Preferred

Degree in Technical Design, Patternmaking, Apparel Production, Fashion Design, or related field

Company

Mad Engine Global, LLC.

Mad Engine specializes in products that reflect pop-culture creativity and individuality | 150,000+ Designs | 250+ Licenses | 12+ Global Offices | 2000+ Employees

Founded in 1987

San Diego, California, USA

1001-5000 employees