Fashion Technical Designer – Mandarin Speaking Required
Salary: $60,000–$70,000 per year
Job Type: Full-Time
Language Requirement: Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English (Required)
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Fashion Technical Designer who is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English to join our team.
The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of garment construction, fit, measurements, and apparel production. This position requires direct communication with overseas factories, particularly Mandarin-speaking manufacturers, to ensure accurate technical execution from initial development through final production.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain detailed tech packs, including specifications, construction details, measurements, and garment callouts.
- Conduct garment fittings and provide clear fit comments and corrections.
- Measure samples and ensure garments meet approved specifications.
- Review and approve development, fit, pre-production, and production samples.
- Communicate directly with Chinese factories and vendors in Mandarin regarding fit corrections, construction details, measurements, and production requirements.
- Translate and clarify technical garment instructions between English and Mandarin as needed.
- Identify fit, construction, and quality issues and recommend solutions.
- Maintain accurate size specifications, grading, and measurement charts.
- Work closely with Design, Production, and Merchandising teams to ensure styles are production-ready.
- Track sample revisions and maintain organized technical records.
- Ensure consistency of fit, construction, and quality across styles and collections.
- Assist with fabric, trim, and construction evaluations as needed.
- Meet development and production deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English (both written and spoken) is required.
- Previous experience as a Technical Designer in the fashion/apparel industry.
- Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, patternmaking, and grading.
- Experience creating and updating tech packs and specification sheets.
- Strong garment measuring and fitting skills.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience communicating directly with overseas factories, especially manufacturers in China.
- Ability to explain technical garment corrections clearly and accurately in Mandarin.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines simultaneously.
- Knowledge of apparel production processes from development through bulk production.
Compensation & Benefits
Annual Salary: $60,000–$70,000, based on experience.
- Retirement Savings: SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with a company match.
- Paid Vacation: 10 days in the first year, increasing by one day on each work anniversary, up to a maximum of 15 days per year.
- Paid Sick Leave: Up to five days per year, with additional leave provided as required by applicable law.
- Medical Insurance: Company contribution of 50% toward medical insurance premiums.
- Paid Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
- Team Events: Company outings and parties.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is organized, dependable, technically strong, and passionate about creating well-fitting, high-quality apparel.
Mandarin proficiency is a mandatory requirement for this position, as the role involves regular technical communication with Mandarin-speaking factories and production partners.