Associate Technical Designer

Location:

Berkeley, CA (On-site)

Employment Type:

Full-Time
Compensation: $75,000-$85,000 annually

Bring great ideas to life, one well-fitting garment at a time.

At Royal Robbins, we design apparel that moves effortlessly between trail, travel, and everyday life. Rooted in a legacy of climbing, curiosity, and environmental responsibility, our product is built to perform without losing sight of comfort, versatility, or style.

As an Associate Technical Designer
, you’ll play a key role in transforming creative concepts into production-ready garments. You’ll partner closely with Design, Product Development, and our global factory partners to ensure fit, function, and quality meet Royal Robbins’ standards season after season. If you’re detail-driven, collaborative, and excited by the craft of apparel construction, this is a chance to grow your technical design career within a purpose-led outdoor brand.

• Support the Technical Design Manager in executing design and fit intent while maintaining construction standards, brand integrity, and margin objectives
• Prepare garments for fit sessions by measuring samples, documenting findings, and reviewing comments
• Participate in fit sessions and collaborate on solutions that improve fit, function, and manufacturability
• Track and monitor seasonal fits using established tracking tools

• Manage carry-over product technical packages seasonally, ensuring specifications, measurements, and construction details remain accurate and up to date in PLM
• Ensure all tech pack documentation is complete, accurate, and production ready
• Effectively communicate updates and resolve questions with factories and cross-functional partners

• Update and maintain the seasonal 3D sample library in CLO3D to support early-stage prototyping and development

• Attend weekly WIP meetings to help maintain production timelines and seasonal deadlines
• Organize and maintain fit samples, records, libraries, and tools within the Technical Design workspace
• Schedule and coordinate with fit models
• Participate in team, departmental, and company meetings as needed

• Education in a relevant field such as Pattern Making, Fashion Design, or Textiles
• 2+ years of technical design experience in the apparel industry
• Hands‑on experience working in PLM systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Working knowledge of CLO3D or similar 3D apparel design software
• Foundational understanding of pattern making, garment fit, construction, and engineering across key apparel categories
• Fabric, trim, and construction knowledge with the ability to apply it to fit and functionality
• Clear, accurate written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate across cultures and time zones
• A collaborative, solution‑oriented mindset with strong attention to detail
• Comfort working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Adaptability and willingness to evolve with business needs

• Experience in the outdoor or lifestyle apparel industry
• Passion for the outdoors, adventure, and sustainable product design

• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental, vision, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Product discounts and access to our outdoor events

Royal Robbins is an outdoor apparel brand inspired by the spirit of climbing pioneers Royal and Liz Robbins. Since 1968, we’ve designed versatile, sustainable clothing that supports adventure while honoring people and the planet. Our products blend performance, comfort, and timeless style, crafted for those who seek curiosity in everyday life and connection to the outdoors.

Ready to help shape the next generation of Royal Robbins products?
We’d love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your technical expertise to a brand that believes what you wear should support how you live and the environment we live in.

Fenix Outdoor is committed to continually striving to create and promote a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities. Our goal is to create a safe, fair and friendly work environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive.