Temporary Technical Designer (Multiple Openings)

Duration: ~4–5 weeks (Immediate start through April 24)

Location: San Francisco – mostly on site but some work can be done from home

Hourly rate $30-50

We are seeking multiple Temporary Technical Designers to support an accelerated product development initiative. These roles will focus on tech pack creation, auditing, and standardization across a range of apparel categories in a fast-paced environment.

This is a highly executional role requiring individuals who can quickly assess existing work, identify gaps, and deliver accurate, production-ready tech packs.

Category coverage may include: Outerwear, Knit Tops, Woven Tops, Activewear, Intimates, Denim & Pants, Lounge.

Note: Experience does not need to perfectly align with these categories. We are open to candidates with a mix of category experience, as long as there is strong technical design capability and adaptability.

- Audit and review existing tech packs for completeness and accuracy

- Complete missing tech packs across select categories

- Add missing spec information including POMs, construction details, materials, and trims

- Migrate key POMs from legacy tech pack formats into updated templates

- Enhance tech packs to support costing initiatives, including detailed construction info and product imagery

- Transition tech packs with outdated fit blocks and update formats across departments

- Continue to add and refine missing spec information

- Enhance tech packs with product imagery, digital patterns, and material information

- Measure and evaluate proto and initial fit samples

- Support fit sessions and provide clear, actionable feedback

- 3+ years of experience in Technical Design (apparel)

- Strong experience with tech pack creation, auditing, and spec development

- Solid understanding of garment construction, fit, POM development, and grading

- Ability to work in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

- Proficiency in PLM systems and Adobe Illustrator preferred

- Expertise in materials and fabrication including stretch, recovery, compression, and moisture-wicking

- Familiarity with extended sizing including plus and maternity (nice to have)

- Solution-oriented mindset with ability to operate with speed and precision

- Adaptability across multiple product categories

- Detail-oriented and highly organized

- Able to identify gaps and execute solutions quickly

- Strong communicator and collaborative partner

- Comfortable in fast-moving, ambiguous environments

- Proactive and able to wear multiple hats