Senior Technical Designer

Title: Senior Technical Designer

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Description:

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 OPPORTUNITIES:  Senior Technical Designer

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 a Senior Technical Designer to join our Product Development team. This role will require working in our DTLA studio. The perfect candidate for this role will have strong technical design expertise and a passion for fit, construction, and innovation in apparel. This individual will own the product lifecycle from initial tech pack development through final production approval across multiple categories, including Dresses, Pajamas, kids dresses, and Curve. You will collaborate closely with design, product development, production, and sourcing teams to bring high-quality, well-fitting garments to life. This role is a truly unique opportunity, as it will include creation of 1st patterns and revisions. A strong knowledge of patternmaking software -such as Tukatech, Gerber, Clo3D- is required. Our environment is highly collaborative, requiring someone who is open to suggestions, adapts quickly to shifting priorities, and can execute with speed and accuracy without sacrificing attention to detail.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Own the full technical development process for assigned categories,
• Create and maintain accurate technical packages (tech packs), including  specs, construction details, and fit comments.
• Lead fit sessions, evaluate prototypes, and provide detailed technical feedback to vendors to achieve the best fit and quality across size ranges and demographics.
• Develop and update grading rules to ensure proper size scale and consistency across all categories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to meet calendar deadlines and achieve margin goals without compromising fit and quality.
• Interpret design intent and proactively identify potential construction or performance issues.
• Manage communication with overseas vendors to ensure technical accuracy and timeliness.

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE: QUALIFICATIONS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

EDUCATION: College degree required

EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS:

• 6-8+ years of experience in technical design.
• Associate’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or related field.
• Expertise in garment construction, pattern making, and grading (knowledge of 3D is a plus).
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Excel, and PLM systems (e.g., Centric).
• Deep understanding of fabric behavior, shrinkage, tolerances, and testing protocols.
• Ability to lead fit sessions and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams and factories.
• Experience working with overseas factories.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work quickly and efficiently in a dynamic, ever-evolving environment.
• Self-starter with a proactive mindset, strong time management skills, and a collaborative spirit.
• Experience working across multiple product categories and customer segments is a strong plus.D
• 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

California Pay Range

$70,000 - $100,000 USD

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 + monthly wellness stipend + summer Fridays
• Flexibility: Partial remote with a high level of autonomy and accountability + $25 monthly WIFI stipend
• Employee Discount: Free bridesmaid dresses + 50% discounts on Birdy Grey products
• Family Benefits: 3 months of paid parental leave 
• Purpose:  Join in the success of a high-growth, 80% women, minority founded, early-stage startup by driving performance and building out new processes

Highlights:

• Birdy Grey is #305 on Inc5000's List of Fastest Growing US Companies 2022
• #22 on BuiltIn’s Best Startups to Work for in LA
• Be part of a company innovating the $75B+ US wedding market (IBISWorld, 2019) 
• Join a Women Founded Small Business blazing trails in the Bridal industry
• Birdy Grey is making waves on BuzzFeed,  The Knot, Brides,  People, Allure, PopSugar, Bustle and more 
• Named #5 on LA’s 50 Hottest Startups in 2020 by Pitchbook & Dot.LA 
• Customers can participate in Birdy Grey’s giveback program with The Princess Project, a non-profit that provides prom dresses and accessories to teens in need

Additional Information

The Lead Announces the 2021 Foremost 50 List: The Annual Power List of High-Growth D2C Brands 

Cult-favorite bridal brand brings $99 bridesmaid dresses to one-day pop-up in Plano 

My wedding party wore thse $99 bridesmaid dresses from Birdy Grey and everyone looked amazing, proving you don't need to make anyone spend $400 on a dress they'll wear once 

Birdy Grey is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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