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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Technical Design Fit & Execution

• 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

Product Development & Documentation

• 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

3D & Digital Tools

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

Process, Organization, & Collaboration

• 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

WHAT YOU BRING

• 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 patternmaking, 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

Preferred (but not required)

• Experience in the outdoor or lifestyle apparel industry

• Passion for the outdoors, adventure, and sustainable product design

WHAT WE OFFER

Click here to learn more about Fenix Outdoor’s full range of benefits, including

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid Time Off

• Medical, dental, vision, critical