Torrid · 1 day ago
Associate Technical Designer
City of Industry, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$70K/yr - $72K/yr
1+ years expTorrid is seeking an Associate Technical Designer to manage moderately complex technical product development processes. The role involves generating specifications, participating in fittings, and ensuring consistency of fit and quality in the assigned product.
E-CommerceFashionLifestyle
Responsibilities
Works with Technical Designer, Merchants, and Design Teams to establish the direction of the fit and garment details
Creates grading specs, garment measurements & how to measure sketches; develops and/or corrects patterns when necessary
Creates fit comments; notes all design and specs discrepancies prior to fittings
Develops clear and complete fit comments for each style
Tracks fit approval and sample process; organizes fit samples received, including logging received samples and scheduling fitting; maintain Time & Action (T&A) sample log sheet
Executes fit comments from concept to TOP of assigned and additional product classifications
Communicates daily with vendors, Merchants, Design, and Production teams for T&A and product execution
Qualification
Required
1-2 years of design experience including technical knowledge
Strong computer skills including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Able to work in a fast paced, multi-task environment
Possesses strong organizational time management skills
Excellent sense of urgency and consistency
Illustrates a dedication to meeting requirements of internal and external customers, responding to all customer requests promptly and thoroughly
Strong communication skills including ability to work in a team environment, give honest, direct feedback and is a solid verbal and written communicator
Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure
Two (2) years in technical design, pattern making, or quality assurance, or a combination
Basic understanding of fit, balance, and garment construction, fabrics, and fabric performance
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with all levels of management
Provide constructive, honest, and direct feedback
Upholds and furthers Torrid's culture and values
Is accountable for results, approaches obstacles proactively and looks for ways to resolve problems and issues
Demonstrated self-starter with ability to multitask, prioritize and achieve timely results
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Strong computer skills including Adobe Illustrator, MS Word, and Excel
Regularly required to sit, stand, bend and lift/move up to 10 pounds. May lift/move up to 30 pounds occasionally
Preferred
Hand sketching experience
High School required a four (4)-year college degree in fashion merchandising/design preferred
Previous technical design experience is desirable
Previous retail or garment manufacturing experience preferred
Company
Torrid
Torrid is inspired by and designed specifically to fit the young, stylish woman who wears sizes 12 to 28.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$67M2025-06-24Post Ipo Secondary· $35M
2024-09-12Post Ipo Secondary· $32M
2021-06-30IPO
Leadership Team
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Paula Dempsey
Chief Financial Officer
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