Director of Technical Design, Denim

We're looking for a freelance Senior Technical Designer with deep denim expertise tosupportfit, construction, and quality our denim line for [hands-on, senior-level engagement — you'llensure technicaltechnicalstandards for the category are metandwillpartnerclosely withthe existing team,design, merchandising, sourcing, and factories from concept through bulk production.

• Support technical design team during the engagement:assist with creating fit blocks, grading rules,maintain construction standards, and spec architecture across the assigned denim assortment
• Partner with design team to create tech packs for new seasonal styles
• Holdfit sessions on live models, making final fit calls and setting fit intent for the category
• Partner with wash/laundry teams and vendors to solve for shrinkage, distortion, and wash-to-wash consistency; troubleshoot recurring issues at the root-cause level
• Work closely with in housepatternmakersandfactories,ensuring fit accuracy

• 6-8+ years of technical design experience, with substantial depth in denim/bottoms
• Expert-level knowledge of denim construction, wash processes (enzyme, stone, laser, etc.), and their effects on fit and shrinkage
• Proven track record leading fit sessions and making final, confident fit decisions
• Strong pattern-making and grading knowledge
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Excel,and knowledge of digital pattern making a plus