Job Description

About Us

Sweet Rain Apparel is a Los Angeles–based womenswear manufacturer. We work with brands, retailers, and private-label clients to take collections from idea to production.

Our team is involved in every part of the process, including design development, tech packs, fittings, sampling, and bulk production. We are a hands-on team that works closely together to make sure each product is developed correctly and ready for production.

We are looking for an experienced Apparel Technical Designer / Fit Technician to join our team! We are looking for someone with a strong technical eye, solid fit experience, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment. If you are interested in the role, we are excited to meet you!

This is a full-time, on-site position, Monday through Friday.

View our website: sweetrainapparel.com

Responsibilities

• Own assigned styles from development through production.
• Create and update tech packs, graded specs, measurements, fit comments, and clear sewing and construction instructions.
• Lead fit sessions on live models and dress forms.
• Evaluate garment fit, balance, proportion, construction, and overall quality.
• Review and measure samples, including proto, PP, and TOP samples.
• Work closely with vendors and maintain constant communication throughout the development and production process.
• Communicate clear and accurate fit comments, measurements, and construction details to vendors.
• Work with design, patternmakers, production, and vendors to resolve fit or construction issues.
• Make sure garments meet measurement specs, construction requirements, and quality standards.
• Track sample approvals and keep fit and sample records organized.
• Help keep development and production timelines moving.
• Take ownership of assigned styles while working closely with the team. qualifications
  

Qualifications:

• 4–5 years of experience in apparel technical design, fit, product development, or a related role.
• Strong knowledge of women’s apparel fit, garment construction, measurements, and fabric properties.
• Experience handling styles from development through production.
• Experience working with vendors and managing production communication.
• Strong understanding of tech packs, graded specs, garment measurements, and sewing instructions.
• Comfortable reviewing samples and identifying fit, construction, and quality issues.
• Skilled in sewing techniques and garment construction.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple styles and deadlines at once.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently while also being a strong team player.
• Degree in Fashion, Apparel, Textiles, or a related field is preferred.

About You

• Fast, accurate, and detail-oriented.
• A strong technical problem-solver.
• Highly accountable and self-driven.
• Comfortable communicating directly with vendors.
• Able to stay organized in a fast-paced production environment.
• Reliable, hands-on, and comfortable working on-site Monday through Friday.

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