Technical Designer

Job Summary

Reporting to the Technical Design Manager the Technical Designer works closely with our Production and Development teams ensuring the fit and quality of the Lulus this role you will facilitate the transition of the product from initial design and trend concept to a fit approved garment. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver quality in design fit and addition you will leverage and develop key vendor relationships to support working efficiently and driving fit consistency to improve the customer experience.

Schedule:This position requires a fully in-office schedule at our Los Angeles office Monday through Friday 9:00 AM5:00 PM

What Youll Do

• Measure samples received from Proto stage through Pre-Production (PP) and prepare for fitting.

• Check construction and quality of product to ensure samples have proper construction for garment category and fabrication.

• Ability to communicate fit and balance issues via pattern diagram or directly on pattern.

• Execute fit comments in a timely manner to ensure the fit process stays in line with production and action timelines.

• Create easily understandable comments using written or visual methods.

• Lead fit session on live model and dress form.

• Collaborate with cross-functioning teams to gain clear direction and consensus of fit intent and ensure all information is correct.

• Escalate issues to management for input and direction.

• Maintain professional and timely email correspondence with domestic and oversea vendors.

• Identify potential product quality and costing issues and make appropriate recommendations.

• Track and manage workflow and workload for own product.

What Youll Need

• Degree in Apparel Manufacturing Product Development Apparel Design or equivalent work experience. (Technical Design Patternmaking or Design)

• 4 years of experience within the technical design field.

• Strong understanding of construction and patterns across apparel.

• High level of attention to detail and a sense of urgency to meet deadlines.

• Photoshop or illustrator experience.

• Google Suite Knowledge how to manage files in Google Drive ability to create custom formation in Docs and knowledge on how to merge or edit data within Sheets.

• In-depth knowledge of fabric apparel materials construction and fit.

• Flexibility and adaptability to changes in the work environment.

• Ability to contribute to ideas to improve current processes and support the establishment of new ones.

Nice to Have - Bonus Points!

• English/Korean bilingual

What Youll Love About Us

• Great Company Culture - Where you can be your true authentic self!

• Profit-Sharing Bonus Plan for applicable roles

• Medical Dental and Vision benefits

• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance Critical Illness Short Term Disability

• Prepare for the future - 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan - 4% company matching

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Restricted Stock Units for applicable roles

• Wardrobe Perks - 30% employee discount!

• Recognition of employee birthdays and work anniversaries!

• Work that stays at work - Genuine work/life balance

• Rest and Relaxation - Generous Paid Time Off Paid Sick Time Mental Health Days and Paid Company Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

Were ready to meet you! Come help us achieve our ambitious goals!

At Lulus we believe our people are our greatest asset and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we can attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range for the role. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors including the selected candidates educational and professional experience industry knowledge location technical and communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package which depending on the position may also include an annual bonus and other benefit programs.