Senior Technical Designer

As a Senior Technical Designer at FAM Brands, your main responsibilities include overseeing the technical design process for women's bottoms like pants and shorts, developing technical packages, conducting fittings, ensuring quality and functionality of garments, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and staying updated on industry trends. You will play a critical role in enhancing the overall product quality and brand presence in the competitive apparel market.

To qualify for the Senior Technical Designer position at FAM Brands, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field, along with a minimum of 5 years of technical design experience in women’s apparel. Proficiency in pattern making, garment construction, knowledge of fit analysis, as well as experience with CAD software and PLM systems, particularly Centric, are also essential for this role.

At FAM Brands, quality assurance is a top priority for the Senior Technical Designer. You will establish quality standards for fabrics and construction techniques while conducting thorough inspections of garments to ensure they meet our high standards. This rigorous approach ensures that every piece of apparel we produce is consistent and meets our customers' expectations for quality and style.

At FAM Brands, the work culture for a Senior Technical Designer is collaborative and fast-paced. We value teamwork and communication, allowing for a seamless product development process. You’ll work alongside talented designers and product developers, contributing directly to innovative designs. The atmosphere encourages creativity and proactive problem solving, making it an exciting environment for anyone passionate about fashion.

The Senior Technical Designer position at FAM Brands is currently based onsite at 5553 Bandini Blvd, Bell, CA 90201. However, please note that we plan to transition to our new corporate office located in Beverly Hills, CA (90210) in Q4 of 2025, and candidates should be prepared to work at the Bell location until the move is finalized.

When responding to this question, you should highlight your specific experiences with assessing garment fit. Discuss your process in conducting fittings, making adjustments, and how you've ensured that the fit meets the brand's quality standards. Provide examples of challenges you faced and how you successfully overcame them through analysis and collaboration with team members.

This question is an opportunity to convey your passion for fashion and technical design. Explain your journey, what aspects of technical design excite you, and how you see yourself contributing to companies like FAM Brands. Mention specific experiences or influences that sparked your interest in this field, demonstrating a genuine enthusiasm for the role.

In your answer, recount a specific project where you worked closely with designers, product developers, or factories. Discuss your role in that collaboration, the challenges encountered, and how effective communication helped in the project’s success. Emphasize the importance of teamwork to achieve common goals, showcasing your interpersonal skills.

Discuss your methods for staying connected with industry trends such as subscribing to fashion journals, attending trade shows, or engaging with industry professionals on platforms like LinkedIn. Inform the interviewer about specific trends you’ve recently adopted in your work, demonstrating your proactive approach and commitment to remaining competitive in the market.

Highlight key technical skills such as proficiency in pattern making, knowledge of grading, experience with CAD software, and understanding of garment construction. Provide examples of how you have utilized these skills in past projects, emphasizing their importance to ensure the quality and functionality of designs at FAM Brands.

Here, you should outline the steps you take when creating technical packages, such as gathering design specifications, drafting measurement charts, and detailing construction instructions. Emphasize the importance of accuracy and clarity in these packages to facilitate smooth production processes and ensure that production teams can execute your designs effectively.

Explain your approach to receiving and implementing feedback from fittings. Share how you prioritize feedback, identify patterns, and work collaboratively to make necessary adjustments to ensure the final product aligns with the brand’s standards. This will demonstrate your openness to input and commitment to continuous improvement.

Quality assurance is central to the Senior Technical Designer role. Discuss how you ensure that every garment meets established standards from fit to construction. Highlight your experience conducting thorough inspections and collaborating with teams to rectify issues before production, showcasing your dedication to delivering high-quality products.

Share your strategies for time management and task prioritization, especially under tight deadlines. Discuss how you assess the workload and identify tasks essential to take precedence. Highlight tools or methodologies you use to ensure each project stays on track while maintaining quality standards, demonstrating your organizational skills.

Reflect on specific challenges you have encountered in past positions, whether they pertain to fit issues, communication breakdowns, or tight deadlines. Share the solutions you implemented, how they improved the situation, and what you learned from the experience. This response illustrates your problem-solving skills and resilience in the face of obstacles.