Senior Technical Designer / 1st Patternmaker

Senior Technical Designer / 1st Patternmaker

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THE COMPANY : BIRDY GREY

Birdy Grey is a direct-to-consumer brand whose mission is to celebrate friendships during one of the most important milestones in a person’s life : their wedding.

Founded in 2017 by best friends Grace Lee (Founder & Chief Creative Officer) and Monica Ashauer (Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer), Birdy Grey offers affordable bridesmaid dresses starting at just $89, groomsmen suits starting at $199, plus fun gifts and accessories for everyone in the wedding party. Since day one, we've dressed over a million bridesmaids and we're proud to be a trusted resource for brides and grooms on their most cherished day.

THE OPPORTUNITIES : Senior Technical Designer / First Pattern (Contract)

REPORTS TO : Technical Design Manager

LOCATION : LA - Hybrid

Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA with an office in New York, NY, Birdy Grey supports hybrid work for eligible roles. This role is hybrid, 3-4 days in office. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Birdy Grey is looking for a Senior Technical Designer to join our Product Development team. This role will require working in our DTLA studio. The perfect candidate for this role will have strong technical design expertise and a passion for fit, construction, and innovation in apparel. This individual will own the product lifecycle from initial tech pack development through final production approval across multiple categories, including Dresses, Pajamas, kids dresses, and Curve. You will collaborate closely with design, product development, production, and sourcing teams to bring high-quality, well-fitting garments to life. This role is a truly unique opportunity, as it will include creation of 1st patterns and revisions. A strong knowledge of patternmaking software -such as Tukatech, Gerber, Clo3D- is required. Our environment is highly collaborative, requiring someone who is open to suggestions, adapts quickly to shifting priorities, and can execute with speed and accuracy without sacrificing attention to detail.

Responsibilties

• Own the full technical development process for assigned categories,
• Create and maintain accurate technical packages (tech packs), including specs, construction details, and fit comments.
• Lead fit sessions, evaluate prototypes, and provide detailed technical feedback to vendors to achieve the best fit and quality across size ranges and demographics.
• Develop and update grading rules to ensure proper size scale and consistency across all categories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to meet calendar deadlines and achieve margin goals without compromising fit and quality.
• Interpret design intent and proactively identify potential construction or performance issues.
• Manage communication with overseas vendors to ensure technical accuracy and timeliness.

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE : QUALIFICATIONS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

EDUCATION : College degree required

Experience / Requirements

NICE TO HAVES

California Pay Range

70,000—$100,000 USD

WHY BIRDY GREY : BENEFITS & PERKS (for eligible Full-Time Employees)

Highlights

Additional Information

The Lead Announces the 2021 Foremost 50 List : The Annual Power List of High-Growth D2C Brands

Cult-favorite bridal brand brings $99 bridesmaid dresses to one-day pop-up in Plano

My wedding party wore thse $99 bridesmaid dresses from Birdy Grey and everyone looked amazing, proving you don't need to make anyone spend $400 on a dress they'll wear once

Birdy Grey Instagram - @birdygrey

Birdy Grey is 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.

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Apparel & Fashion

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