Technical Designer
Los Angeles, CA
PD & Production /
Full-Time /
On-site
TECHNICAL DESIGNER
Madhappy is a Los Angeles-based clothing brand made for a community of optimists, born in 2017. Madhappy uses apparel, events, and experimental retail spaces – including its permanent flagship in West Hollywood – to explore a personal expression as a means to an improved state of mind. Its own seasonal stores – with past and present locations including New York City (Soho), Aspen, Miami, East Hampton, and Tokyo – are each designed to reflect their site, while still sharing the brand’s DNA. The brand currently produces a selection of ever-evolving, evergreen classic styles, seasonally available collections and collaborations. Madhappy supports research and awareness in mental health through The Madhappy Foundation (a 501c(3) non-profit) and writes Local Optimist, a print magazine. Each to celebrate us as works-in-progress, and the personal and collective expression that is a part of that.
About the job
We are looking to hire a full-time technical designer on our Product Development & Production team.
In this position, you will be responsible for fit, grading, garment construction across a wide range of woven/knit/sweater garments. This role will report directly to our Director of Product Development & Production.
You must be based in or willing to move to Los Angeles to be considered for this position.
Responsibilities
● Product measurement specification:
● Support Director and attend all pre-fit/design hand-offs to help identify reference silhouette and/or fit block for each model
● Support Design team in initial build of Technical Packages
● Create POMs, construction and hand off comments for all programs and coordinate with PD for release with relevant direction, samples and reference garments
● Review and analyze blocks/core fits for consistency
● Fit approvals:
● Ensure all fit garments and evaluation sheets have been received from factories and measure /evaluate prior to fitting from initial Development through Production
● Schedule and lead live fittings. Support management of fit approval process/comments in accordance with Protos, Samples, Bulk Fit/PPS, and TOP deadlines
● Maintain consistent and accurate fit comments, grade rules, and tolerances and supply POM sketches and detail grading as appropriate for category at stock approval
● Create diagrams/sketches and pattern corrections as needed to support revisions visually
● Systems:
● Specification details - create + edit measurement pages and all related pages alongside the other product functions
● Maintain information on Excel/Chart System and share drive with all updates, graded specifications, fit photos, fit notes, technical diagrams, and written comments
● Maintain digital and physical style reference libraries by category
About you
Qualifications
● Minimum of 5 years experience in technical design function participating in live model fittings
● Knits, wovens, and outerwear categories preferred
● Draping, pattern making, garment specification and construction experience preferred
● High level of computer proficiency: requirement in Microsoft + Google Suite
● Adobe proficiency (Illustrator + Photoshop) preferred
Characteristics
● Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a high attention to detail
● Demonstrates initiative, time management skills and flexibility
● Excellent communication and follow up skills with ability to work across cultures and collaborate
● Can thrive in a high volume, high traffic start-up environment
Benefits
● 15 days PTO, and 9 days sick pay annually
● Paid holidays
● Health, dental, and vision insurance with 75% premium coverage by Madhappy
● Retirement plans available
● $600 quarterly health stipends
● Employee discount and early access to products
$75,000 - $90,000 a year
