TITOL Technical Designer

Complex


Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 85000 - 95000
Posted on: 22 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join the largest and fastest growing independent artist merchandise company in the space work across contemporary recording artists e-commerce stores tours retail programs album rollouts more.

TITOL is seeking a detail-oriented and solutions-driven Technical Designer to support the development and production of artist and brand merchandise across a wide range of product categories. This role is responsible for translating approved creative concepts into production-ready specifications ensuring products are executed accurately and consistently from concept through final production.

The Technical Designer will serve as a critical link between creative brand management production and vendor partners helping to maintain product integrity while driving efficiency throughout the sampling and production process. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with an understanding of design intent enabling them to make informed decisions and communicate effectively across both creative and manufacturing teams.

Working Environment:

In-office 5 days/week with occasional travel or on-site support required. May involve weekend or extended hours during peak seasons. Very fast-paced and detail-driven environment with a focus on problem-solving managing multiple parallel projects and re-prioritizing tasks as necessary.

What Youll Do

Technical Design & Product Development

  • Translate approved creative concepts and artwork into comprehensive production-ready tech packs.

  • Create and maintain detailed product specifications including garment blanks materials measurements color standards dye processes decoration methods placement specifications construction details packaging requirements and production notes.

  • Ensure all technical documentation is accurate complete and clearly communicates design intent to vendors and manufacturing partners.

  • Partner closely with Creative and Project Management teams to ensure product execution aligns with approved concepts and brand standards.

  • Serve as the technical expert on garment decoration methods including screen print embroidery appliqué patches woven labels DTG sublimation and specialty print techniques.

  • Recommend and specify decoration methods that best achieve the intended design while meeting quality cost and production requirements.

  • Partner with vendors to troubleshoot production challenges and ensure accurate execution of approved designs.

  • Stay current on emerging decoration techniques materials and production capabilities to support product innovation and quality.

Sample Review & Product Approval

  • Own the technical review process for product samples in partnership with Project Management.

  • Evaluate strike-offs dye samples shade bands pre-production samples fit samples and other production submissions against approved artwork mockups and design intent.

  • Provide detailed technical feedback to vendors and manufacturing partners to drive revisions and improvements.

  • Track sample iterations and ensure products reach approval readiness before broader stakeholder review.

  • Maintain consistency and quality standards throughout the sampling and production lifecycle.

Vendor & Production Support

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for technical questions from vendors factories and production partners.

  • Troubleshoot product development challenges and provide technical guidance throughout production.

  • Communicate technical requirements revisions and approvals clearly and efficiently to external partners.

  • Collaborate with sourcing production and operations teams to ensure product specifications can be executed effectively within manufacturing constraints.

Product Integrity & Design Stewardship

  • Interpret and protect the creative intent of artist and brand merchandise throughout development and production.

  • Make informed technical adjustments and micro-revisions without requiring creative team involvement in every production decision.

  • Balance design intent with manufacturing realities while maintaining product quality and brand standards.

  • Utilize technical expertise and product knowledge to recommend solutions that preserve creative vision while improving execution.

Specification & Knowledge Management

  • Build organize and maintain a comprehensive technical specification library for recurring products silhouettes and production standards.

  • Establish systems and documentation that reduce redundant development work and improve consistency across programs.

  • Maintain historical records of approved specifications measurements materials and production requirements for future reference.

Documentation & Change Management

  • Ensure technical documentation and tech packs remain current throughout the product development process.

  • Update specifications to reflect approved production changes revisions and manufacturing adjustments on priority projects.

  • Collaborate with Project Management and Production teams to capture and document key changes throughout development.

  • Support the creation of scalable processes that improve version control communication and technical accuracy across projects.

Who You Are

  • 3 years of experience in Technical Design Product Development Apparel Development or a related field.

  • Strong understanding of garment construction materials decoration techniques manufacturing processes and product specifications.

  • Experience creating detailed tech packs and managing product development through sampling and production.

  • Ability to review and evaluate production samples with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across creative production and vendor teams.

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

  • Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and related product development tools.

  • Experience within merchandising consumer products apparel music entertainment licensing or related industries preferred.

What We Offer

  • Best in class health dental and vision insurance
  • Healthcare FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Commuter Benefits FSA
  • Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance
  • Paid Parental leave
  • 401k with 4% match
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal and Identity Theft Plans
  • Vacation time and sick days
$85000 - $95000 a year
The Pay Range which consists of salary and commission for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including but not limited to location experience and performance.
Were an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.
Complexparticipates in E-Verify and willprovide the federal government with yourForm I-9 information to confirm that you areauthorized to work in the U.S.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.

Required Experience:

IC

Join the largest and fastest growing independent artist merchandise company in the space work across contemporary recording artists e-commerce stores tours retail programs album rollouts more.TITOL is seeking a detail-oriented and solutions-driven Technical Designer to support the development and p...

About Company

Company Logo

Making Culture Pop. Find the latest entertainment news and the best in music, pop culture, sneakers, style and original shows.

View Profile View Profile