Technical Designer

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Contractor Cypress, CA, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $33.00 To $34.00 Hourly

Hybrid’s humble beginnings started in 1997 in the back of a print shop designing, selling, and printing tee shirts. Today, Hybrid is a global apparel industry powerhouse in brand and licensing management. Hybrid provides its expertise and fully vertical operations capability – design, merchandising, development, sourcing, production, and distribution – to a broad suite of branded, licensed, generic, and private label partners.

Hybrid’s full-service apparel design and manufacturing expertise extends across the apparel category, including knits, woven tops, bottoms, tees, and accessories.

As our organization has evolved, so has our philosophy of doing business. We have made concerted efforts to remove ourselves from the antiquated approach of other apparel manufacturers and doing things differently has been our focus. We are building a company ethos that breeds innovation, collaboration, integrity and excellence in customer service.

What is my role?

As an Apparel Technical Designer, you will take ownership of the technical design process from concept to final production, ensuring high-quality construction, fit, and performance for apparel products. With minimal supervision, you will lead the technical development of designs across multiple accounts and product categories. You will work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams, including design, merchandising, and production, to deliver exceptional products that meet brand standards and exceed customer expectations.

What You'll Do

• Lead Technical Design Process
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  Independently manage the creation of detailed technical specifications (tech packs), including measurements, construction details, fabrics, trims, and stitching instructions for a variety of accounts and products.
• Fit Sessions & Adjustments
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  Lead fit evaluations, assess samples, provide fit corrections, and manage fit comment reviews. Ensure that all adjustments align with design vision and quality standards.
• Sample Development
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  Oversee the development of samples, from initial concepts to final samples, ensuring timely delivery, accurate execution, and adherence to design and quality standards.
• Garment Construction & Detailing
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  Conduct thorough evaluations of garment construction, recommending improvements for design, functionality, and cost optimization. Provide technical guidance to improve manufacturing processes.
• Account-Specific Management
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  Lead and manage the own private label process per account
  , ensuring that all account-specific requirements—including product specifications, branding, and timeline expectations—are met with precision.
• Grade Rule Validation
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  Independently double-check and validate grade rules per account, ensuring sizing consistency, accuracy, and adherence to account-specific standards.
• Vendor and Factory Liaison
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  Serve as the primary point of contact with vendors and factories for technical adjustments, ensuring that all products meet quality expectations and production timelines. Troubleshoot any issues related to construction, fit, and materials.
• Pattern Review & Modification
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  Oversee the review and modification of patterns, ensuring they align with tech specs and meet the necessary design standards. Implement changes as needed to improve fit or functionality.
• Collaborative Work
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  Act as a technical liaison between design, production, and merchandising teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment of product goals.
• Quality Assurance & Control
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  Take ownership of the quality…