Technical Designer (Contract)

THE COMPANY: BIRDY GREY

Birdy Grey is a direct-to-consumer brand whose mission is to celebrate friendships during one of the most important milestones in a person’s life: their wedding. 

Founded in 2017 by best friends Grace Lee (Founder & Chief Creative Officer) and Monica Ashauer (Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer), Birdy Grey offers affordable bridesmaid dresses starting at just $89, groomsmen suits starting at $199, plus fun gifts and accessories for everyone in the wedding party. Since day one, we've dressed over a million bridesmaids and we're proud to be a trusted resource for brides and grooms on their most cherished day.

THE OPPORTUNITY: Technical Designer (Contract)

REPORTS TO: Technical Design Manager

LOCATION: LA - Hybrid

Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA with an office in New York, NY, Birdy Grey supports hybrid work for eligible roles. This role is hybrid, 3-4 days in office. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Birdy Grey is looking for an Technical Designer to join our Product Development team. This role will require working in our DTLA studio. The Technical Designer will demonstrate expertise and knowledge in Apparel Production concepts, practices, and procedures. The ideal candidate will have proven success in an Apparel/Garment construction and Manufacturing environment or in a related field. This role will assist our other Technical Designer team, Product Development team, and Production team.

• Coordinate with the Product Development team to confirm all garments have undergone a pre-fitting check.
• Pre-measure and spec garments ahead of fittings to ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Organize racks prior to fittings to facilitate an efficient fitting process.
• Maintain and manage fit notes and tracking systems for the entire department.
• Photograph fittings to document adjustments and changes for review.
• Prepare and steam all samples before fittings to ensure proper presentation.
• Manage the fit rack, ensuring that all necessary samples are readily accessible and organized.
• Ensure that previous samples are on the rack before each fitting to maintain continuity and efficiency.
• Time the fittings to optimize session productivity and adherence to the schedule.
• Distribute the fit list to involved parties to keep the team informed and prepared.
• Check samples before fittings and act as a liaison with the Product Development team to address any discrepancies.
• Organize the sample closets and ensure samples are accessible and up to date.
• Assist the Technical Designer department in measuring garments to uphold quality standards.

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE: QUALIFICATIONS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

EDUCATION: College degree required

EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS:

• 6+ year of experience in Technical Design or Patternmaking at a fashion brand
• Experience with dresses, eveningwear, or special occasion 
• Experience measuring garments and applying to spec sheets
• Proficiency in PC operation, MS office and Excel, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator software
• Familiarity with CLO3D
• Understanding of Technical Design process and product construction
• Excellent interpersonal skills supporting a team environment
• Must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong planning and organizational skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail
• Ability to recognize and react to changing work demands
• Ability to demonstrate proactive problems solving skills

NICE TO HAVES

• Start-up experience - a plus! 
• Experience with bridal apparel

WHY BIRDY GREY: BENEFITS & PERKS (for eligible Full-Time Employees)

• Competitive Compensation: Based on experience and performance + Annual Performance Bonus
• Healthcare Benefits: 100% employer covered medical dental & vision plans, 50% spouse and dependent medical coverage + access to One Medical + Mental Health Benefits
• Retirement: 401K + up to 4% match after 3 months
• Generous PTO: Flexible Open PTO Policy + 11 paid holidays
• Wellness: A monthly wellness day + $50 monthly wellness stipend + summer Fridays
• Flexibility: Partial remote with a high level of autonomy and accountability + $50 monthly WIFI stipend
• Employee Discount: Free bri