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FIGS

Senior Technical Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

As a Senior Technical Designer, you will collaborate with cross functional teams to execute premium medical apparel products from concept through pre-production stage. Technical Design is responsible ...

EMINENT, INC.

Sr. Technical Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$95K - $105K/yr

... senior level candidate who is meticulous with details and driven by the technical aspect of the design process for the fast fashion specific category. This Technical Designer will join an existing ...

Malbon

Senior Technical Designer

Santa Monica, CA · Hybrid

$90K - $110K/yr

Malbon is looking for a Senior Technical Designer (Women's) to join our team. This role will report into Director of Technical Design and will be responsible for Women's technical design. Ideal ...

Centric Brands

Senior Technical Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$7K/mo

Specific Responsibilities Would Include The Senior Technical Designer will manage and oversee and lead fit development from 1st proto to SMS stages, ensuring the garments meet both design and ...

Victoria's Secret

Senior Technical Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$114K - $154K/yr

Your Role The Senior Technical Designer collaborates and partners with Design and Merchant teams as well as other cross functional associates including Raw Materials, Regional TD, Product Development ...

Centric Brands

Senior Technical Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$7K/mo

Specific Responsibilities Would Include The Senior Technical Designer will manage and oversee and lead fit development from 1st proto to SMS stages, ensuring the garments meet both design and ...

Centric Brands

Senior Technical Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$78K - $110K/yr

The Senior Technical Designer will manage and oversee and lead fit development from 1st proto to SMS stages, ensuring the garments meet both design and production standards. Seeking a collaborative ...

Malbon

Senior Technical Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Malbon is looking for a Senior Technical Designer (Women's) to join our team. This role will report into Director of Technical Design and will be responsible for Women's technical design. Ideal ...

Set Active

Senior Technical Designer

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

Position Summary The Senior Technical Designer plays a key leadership role in driving the execution of product vision from development through final production. This position oversees the technical ...

LION Group

Sr Technical Designer PPE

Dayton, OH

The Senior Technical Designer will support the company vision of innovation by executing the technical development of PPE including Structural Fire Fighting, Technical Rescue and CBRN garments. This ...

LION Group

Sr Technical Designer PPE

Dayton, OH

The Senior Technical Designer will support the company vision of innovation by executing the technical development of PPE including Structural Fire Fighting, Technical Rescue and CBRN garments. This ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for sr technical designer in the United States is $80,265.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $92,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Sr Technical Designer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a game development project?

As a Sr Technical Designer, you will work closely with artists, programmers, and design leads to bridge the gap between creative vision and technical implementation. You’re often responsible for creating and maintaining design documentation, developing prototypes, and troubleshooting design-related technical issues. Effective communication is essential, as you’ll frequently translate design concepts into actionable tasks for engineers and provide feedback to ensure the final product aligns with the intended gameplay experience. This collaborative environment fosters both creative input and technical innovation, making teamwork a central aspect of the role.

What is the difference between Sr Technical Designer vs Technical Designer?

AspectSr Technical DesignerTechnical Designer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in design, engineering, or related field; experience in technical designBachelor's degree in design, engineering, or related field; entry to mid-level experience
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with cross-functional teams, often in product development or manufacturingWorks closely with design and engineering teams to develop technical specifications
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in manufacturing, product design, and engineering firmsCommon in similar industries, often as an entry or mid-level role

The main difference between a Sr Technical Designer and a Technical Designer is experience level and responsibility. The Sr Technical Designer typically has more experience, takes on complex projects, and may mentor junior staff, whereas the Technical Designer is often an entry to mid-level role focused on supporting design and technical documentation tasks.

What are Sr Technical Designers?

Sr Technical Designers are experienced professionals who bridge the gap between design and engineering in industries like fashion, gaming, or software. They are responsible for interpreting design concepts and translating them into technical specifications that can be used for production or development. Their duties often include creating detailed technical drawings, overseeing prototypes, ensuring quality standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Senior Technical Designers typically have several years of experience, advanced knowledge of relevant software, and strong problem-solving skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sr Technical Designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sr Technical Designer, you need advanced knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, and fit, typically gained through a degree in fashion design or a related field and several years of industry experience. Expertise in CAD software (such as Gerber or CLO 3D), technical specification creation, and familiarity with PLM systems are essential. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities help you collaborate with cross-functional teams and resolve design challenges. These skills ensure accurate product development, efficient production processes, and high-quality end products.
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Senior Technical Designer

Senior Technical Designer

FIGS

Santa Monica, CA • On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

As a Senior Technical Designer, you will collaborate with cross functional teams to execute premium medical apparel products from concept through pre-production stage. Technical Design is responsible for communication with the apparel vendor base, developing garment fit, construction, grading, and maintaining data integrity with the PLM system. Our ideal candidate has a strong skill set in technical design, patternmaking, and a deep understanding of the design and development process. They are creative, passionate about our product, highly organized, and detail oriented. Leadership and relationship building with cross functional and vendor teams is an integral part of this role. You will report directly to our Manager of Technical Design and will collaborate with our Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, Product Integrity, and Raw Materials teams to deliver commercially ready products for our health care community.
Responsibilities:
  • Build and maintain tech pack data integrity including bill of materials, specs, construction, sketches, etc in Centric PLM. to communicate requirements for Design aesthetic, fit, and construction to vendor partners.
  • Prioritize and execute daily workload in alignment with GTM deliverables & development timelines.
  • Lead fit sessions & presentations: measure, evaluate fit and construction execution, present style history, advise necessary fit and construction corrections for assigned styles.
  • Analyze and communicate the outcome of review and fit sessions, artwork reviews, and construction reviews with internal cross functional and external vendor partners.
  • Manage daily communication with vendor partners.
  • Finalize buy ready tech packs for each season including sketches, artwork, BOMs, final patterns, and size charts.
  • Support team in proto changes, challenges, and solutions at GTM meetings.
  • Manage tracking of prototype samples, strike offs, and testing submits.
  • Manage seasonal testing processes including wear testing and garment testing.
  • Work closely with Technical Design leaders on cross functional projects to streamline seasonal development.
  • Organize and maintain fit block library tools.
  • Develop and maintain tools to deliver consistent fit and construction across product categories aligning to brand standards.
  • Execute Design's vision while ensuring construction is high quality, durable, and production friendly.
  • Partner with Product Integrity to creatively solve and prevent quality concerns.

Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of experience as a Technical Designer at an apparel company
  • Associates or Bachelors degree in Fashion Design or Technical Design
  • Expert knowledge of fit, pattern making, grading, garment construction, sewing, and technical drawing
  • Exceptional eye to identify fit issues and recommend fit solutions for men's and women's product while mindful of bulk production constraints and costing
  • Must have cut and sew woven and knit experience
  • Able to effectively communicate with international vendors and cross functional teams on a regular basis (written & verbal)
  • Proficiency in MS office, Excel, Adobe Illustrator and PLM (Centric is a plus)
  • Experience in 2D or 3D Digital Pattern-making software (Gerber is a plus)
  • Experience with plus-sized lines

Other must haves:
  • Able to work with little supervision
  • Positive attitude
  • Desire to excel and grow with FIGS
  • Proven work ethic, positive attitude, and integrity
  • Self-motivated, strong sense of urgency, collaborative mindset
  • Attention to detail, initiative, organization, strong verbal & written communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks & competing priorities

FIGS Compensation and Benefits
Pay Range
  • At FIGS, your base salary is one part of your total compensation package. This role's base salary range is between $100,000 and $120,000. Actual base salary is determined based on a number of factors, including but not limited to your relevant skills, qualifications, and years of experience.

Additional Compensation and Benefits
  • Equity: Eligible FIGS employees have the opportunity to own shares of FIGS stock through our new-hire equity program. Additionally, FIGS provides a discount when purchasing FIGS stock voluntarily through our FIGS Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Annual bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the FIGS annual bonus program
  • Other compensation and benefits offered include:
    • Comprehensive benefits and perks package focused on your well-being, including premium medical, dental and vision coverage, and full access to wellness services through Breethe and Classpass. 100% FIGS-sponsored life insurance and disability insurance
    • Amazing 401(k) program, with a company match up to the first 6% of your contribution
    • Generous paid time off - We have 12 company holidays. For salaried team members, we offer flexible vacation. For our hourly team members, we offer up to 3 weeks of accrued vacation
    • Meaningful time away for baby bonding, including parental leave, new parent care meals, and a transition back to work for primary caregivers
    • FIGS sponsored Uber Eats voucher for in-office weeks
    • Personalized discount code for 50% off all FIGS products, along with a separate code to share with family and friends to enjoy a 25% discount site-wide
    • Access to FIGS Vet, Discounted Pet Daycare, Discounted Pet Insurance, and so much more...

*Benefits eligibility is determined by hour requirements and length of service
A little bit about us...
FIGS, Inc. is a founder-led, direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand that seeks to celebrate, empower and serve current and future generations of healthcare professionals. We redefine what scrubs are by creating technically advanced apparel and products that feature an unmatched combination of comfort, durability, function and style, all at an affordable price. With the largest DTC platform in healthcare apparel, we sell our products to a rapidly growing community of loyal customers. Through these customer relationships, FIGS has built a community and lifestyle around a profession, revolutionizing the large and fragmented healthcare apparel market and becoming the industry's category-defining healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand.
Our Threads for Threads initiative is integral to our mission to improve the lives of healthcare professionals on a global scale. Founded alongside FIGS in 2013, Threads for Threads donates scrubs to healthcare professionals working in resource-poor countries around the world.
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