Technical Designer

DNAM Brands is a family-owned and operated company that owns and licenses a portfolio of globally recognized fashion and lifestyle brands, including Von Dutch, Ed Hardy, Valentino Orlandi, Allbirds, Badgley Mischka, and more. We are looking to hire a full-time Technical Designer for DNAM Brands.

In this role, you will support the development of men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel across our portfolio of iconic brands-including Von Dutch, Ed Hardy, Trina Turk, Valentino Orlandi, and Badgley Mischka-ensuring fit, construction, and quality consistently meet brand standards. Partnering closely with Design and Production teams, you will translate creative concepts into production-ready garments through detailed tech packs, precise spec sheets, and hands-on fit management. This role requires a strong understanding of garment construction, grading, and the technical execution needed to move styles from development through bulk production.

The Technical Designer plays a critical role in maintaining consistency, accuracy, and quality across all categories-ensuring every garment is well-executed, production-ready, and aligned with each brand’s standards.

You must be based in or willing to commute to our office to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive tech packs, spec sheets, grading rules, and measurement charts with precision
• Own the fit process from first proto through TOP approval, ensuring consistency and alignment with brand standards
• Lead fit sessions, document feedback clearly, and issue detailed, production-ready corrections to factories
• Evaluate prototypes, SMS, pre-production, and TOP samples for fit, construction, workmanship, and quality
• Communicate daily with overseas factories to resolve technical issues and ensure timely sample turnaround
• Identify potential construction or production risks early and proactively implement solutions
• Ensure grading is accurate and consistent across size ranges and categories
• Partner cross-functionally with Design and Production to balance aesthetic intent with manufacturability and cost efficiency
• Maintain organized, up-to-date technical files to support seamless development-to-bulk transitions
• Uphold quality and consistency standards across all brands and product categories

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical design experience in apparel across men’s, women’s, and/or children’s categories
• Strong expertise in garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit development
• Advanced ability to build detailed, production-ready tech packs including specs, construction details, BOMs, and callouts
• Proven experience leading fit sessions independently and making clear, actionable fit corrections
• Deep understanding of fabric behavior, stretch, shrinkage, and wash impact on fit
• Experience partnering with overseas factories and communicating technical direction clearly and effectively
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes from development through bulk production
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in measurements, specs, and documentation
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple styles, categories, and production calendars simultaneously
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Excel; familiarity with PLM systems strongly preferred