Temporary Technical Designer – Outerwear

Emerging Blue, Inc.

San Francisco, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40–$65 Per Hour
SKILLS
Adobe Illustrator, Apparel Design, Communication Skills, Construction, Cross-Functional, Design Services, Documentation, Order Picking/Packing, Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Product Design, Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Merchandising, Product Support, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Support Documentation, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Work From Home
LOCATION
San Francisco, CA
POSTED
8 days ago

Temporary Technical Designer – Outerwear

Location: San Francisco (primarily onsite with some flexibility for remote work)
 Hourly Rate: $40–$65/hour

Overview

We are seeking a Temporary Technical Designer to support product development within the Outerwear category. This role will focus on technical design execution, fit consistency, and maintaining high-quality standards across a range of outerwear styles in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support technical design development for Outerwear, including jackets, coats, parkas, bombers, puffers, lightweight layers, and performance outerwear.
  • Create, update, and maintain technical packages (tech packs) and product specifications.
  • Review garment construction, fit, grading, and measurements to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality across a variety of outerwear silhouettes, fabrications, and insulation types.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and Production teams throughout the product development process.
  • Assist with fit sessions and communicate fit comments, construction recommendations, grading updates, and pattern corrections.
  • Ensure product details, materials, trims, closures, seam construction, and finishing standards align with brand expectations, functionality, and customer needs.
  • Maintain organized documentation and support process improvement and standardization initiatives across the technical design function.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of technical design experience in apparel, preferably within Outerwear.
  • Strong understanding of outerwear garment construction, fit, grading, and measurement standards, including experience with technical fabrics, insulated garments, seam finishes, and functional features.
  • Experience creating and managing tech packs, specifications, and construction documentation.
  • Knowledge of a wide range of outerwear categories, including lightweight jackets, insulated outerwear, rainwear, softshells, bombers, parkas, and coats.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a deadline-driven, cross-functional environment.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and PLM systems preferred.

About the Company

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Emerging Blue, Inc.