Technical Designer - US based

About Trafilea

Trafilea is a dynamic and innovative Tech E-commerce Group that operates multiple direct-to-consumer brands in the intimate apparel and beauty sectors, with a focus on using data-driven strategies to scale their businesses. In addition to our products, we have our own online community dedicated to promoting body positivity. As a rapidly growing global player, Trafilea is committed to creating high-quality products and services that enhance the customer experience and drive long-term growth.

Research @ Trafilea

We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We believe in investing in our people, providing them with the support and development opportunities they need to grow both personally and professionally. With our remote-first approach, you'll have the freedom to work from anywhere in the world, surrounded by a diverse and talented team that spans the globe.

The Technical Designer is responsible for managing the technical development of garments from the initial prototype through to production approval. This role focuses on ensuring garments meet fit, construction, and quality standards by conducting fit sessions, developing accurate technical specifications, and communicating detailed feedback to factories. The position plays a key role in cross-functional collaboration with Product Development, Design, and Sourcing teams to ensure timely, margin-compliant, and high-quality product execution.

• 1–3 years of experience in technical design, product development, or garment engineering within the apparel industry

• Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern corrections, fabric behavior, and grading

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Suite, G-Drive, 

• Experience with Slack, Asana welcome

• Ability to analyze fit issues and articulate corrective actions clearly and concisely to global factory partners

• Familiarity with virtual collaboration tools and remote fit review practices

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple styles simultaneously

• Degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, or a related field

Accountabilities

Fit & Construction Excellence

• Lead virtual or in-person fit sessions to evaluate sample fit, construction, and measurements.

• Translate fit findings into clear pattern or construction adjustments; issue corrective actions to factories.

• Review, track, and approve Proto, SMS, PPS, and TOP samples to confirm they meet Trafilea’s quality and fit expectations.

• Ensure specifications and garment standards remain consistent across categories and align with the brand fit strategy.

Technical Specification Management

• Build and keep current all tech-pack components (graded specs, BOMs, construction details, measurement standards).

Factory Communication & Issue Resolution

• Send clear, timely fit and construction comments after each development stage.

• Collaborate with factory technicians—via calls, video, or annotated comments—to resolve issues and keep timelines intact.

• Track open questions and follow up until resolutions are confirmed.

Sample Management

• Log style status, due dates, and priorities in Asana; update tasks as samples progress through each stage.

• Proactively flag risks or delays to the PD team and Sourcing so corrective actions can be taken.

• Support process improvements that shorten sample turnaround time and boost factory engagement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Product Development, Design, and Sourcing to align on design intent, margin goals, and technical feasibility.

• Share fit learnings and improvement ideas during regular PD/Tech Design syncs.

Documentation & Workflow Discipline

• Maintain all technical documentation in current systems (and PLM) following agreed naming and version-control practices.

• Ensure data quality so reports and KPIs accurately reflect style status.

Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Sharing

• Monitor position KPIs and act on gaps.

• Contribute to team-wide learning by sharing best practices or leading mini–training sessions as needed

• Pursue ongoing skill development

What We Have to Offer

• Collaborate with world-class talents in a data-driven, dynamic, energetic work environment.

• Opportunity to grow and develop both professionally and personally.

• Safe space to be who you truly are, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Openness to new ideas and initiatives.

• Great benefit package including remote work, 15 working days of paid holidays, Learning subsidy and more!

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