Senior Technical Designer

With a growing company comes a growing team full of innovative people. We’re looking for a Senior Technical Designer that's obsessed with fit and is able to develop initial designs - including technical sketches - and execute complete technical packages for our factories. Our Senior Technical Designer will have strong knowledge of garment construction and excellent pattern-making skills. This position will work cross-functionally with overseas factory teams to ensure a smooth transition from original idea to fit development to final production.

Please note that this is a hybrid position of 4 days/week in our Los Angeles office.

What You'll Do

• Be the go-to person for all fit, construction and workmanship details
• Create initial technical packages with measurement, sketches and construction while collaborating with Merchandising and Product Development to determine desired fit and aesthetic for all products
• Manage all aspects of fittings, construction and technical issues
• Provide design guidance and troubleshooting solutions during fittings 
• Competitively shop the market while researching size, fit and construction techniques 
• Manage the fit process from prototype to T.O.P. ensuring consistency across styles and factories
• Manages and track fit samples and fit model schedules
• Meet all T&A calendar requirements and work “outside the box” to resolve any fit or construction issues that could affect the approved timelines.
• Schedule and supervise any freelance technical assistance needed to meet deadlines
• Execute fit comments in a timely manner to ensure fit process stays in line with production timelines
• Enhance the MeUndies fit and quality through review of customer feedback & returns as well as doing competitive analysis

What You Have

• B.A or equivalent
• 7-10 years of experience in technical design, preferably underwear
• Pattern making skills and knowledge of intimates garment construction
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A team-oriented mindset
• Multi-tasking abilities and a calm demeanor
• The ability to shift priorities when needed
• Experience with Centric or comparable PLM
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Illustrator to sketch CADs

The base salary range for this full-time position is $90,000-$110,000. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the base salary range provided in this posting does not include any bonus, equity, or benefits you may be eligible for.

WHY WORK AT MEUNDIES?

It's more than a job.

We have focused on building a team of people who emulate our core values. We look for people who stay balanced, go further, build relationships, champion differences, and are humble. At MeUndies, we continue to maintain a stellar brand by working collaboratively and encouraging growth with learning opportunities. There is no such thing as a small achievement here - we celebrate it all! 

We look at the necessities.

We offer competitive salary packages, including discretionary annual bonuses, generous parental leave, a 401k, fantastic health benefits, open time off, and more. 

We have an office you’ll enjoy going to.

We work in our office Monday - Thursday. Friday is a remote/work-from-home day. We’re set up to support comfortable working - hot desks, lounge, and casual seating areas, a Mother’s Room, an on-site gym & shower, and a kitchen that makes you feel like you’ve never left home. We’re dog-friendly, so your furry coworker can join you anytime. 

We don’t forget the most important things.

We want MeUndies to be a place where you feel safe and comfortable, and we encourage our employees to hold us accountable for keeping it that way. We encourage open communication and a People Ops team that is ready to help. When you work at MeUndies, we take your needs as an employee (and a person) seriously. Our doors are always welcome to feedback and suggestions!

Plus those special extra things.

We also know how important it is to connect with your team members outside of everyday work. We offer catered lunches every in-office day, holiday parties, off-sites, happy hours, and an annual retreat. You’ll also get a sweet employee discount to rebuild your underwear drawer with our top-notch prints. 

MeUndies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace and hiring process free from discrimination. All employment decisions will be made, and all qualified applicants will be considered, without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  In addition, MeUndies will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.