Description

At Torrid we're committed to cultivating a welcoming, inclusive and diverse culture driven by a focus on open dialogue, empowerment, recruiting, training, development and retention. We believe inclusion of diverse backgrounds and perspectives is fundamental to our success.

The Senior Technical Designer, Women's Apparel, plays a pivotal role in transforming design concepts into production-ready garments. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and overseeing the technical fit process to ensure all products meet quality, fit, and functional standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, with a deep knowledge of garment construction, fit standards, and technical design processes for a variety of women’s apparel categories, along with expertise in 3D design technology.

The role is based at Torrid’s headquarters in City of Industry, CA, with a hybrid schedule of 1–2 remote workdays per week.

What You’ll Do:

Responsible for fit, construction, quality, and consistency of assigned product category from development to production, including:

Attending development handover meetings and creating initial specs
Leading fits and issuing clear and concise fit comments
Communicate effectively with domestic and overseas vendors to address technical issues, fit corrections, and construction techniques.
Adjusting patterns when necessary.
Reviewing and maintaining apparel construction and quality standards.
Identify potential quality or fit issues early in the development cycle and work proactively with vendors to address them
Reviewing and maintaining Torrid grade and tolerance standards
Utilize 3D design software to create virtual prototypes, enhance visualization and enable early adjustments for fit and design intent.

Partner with Sr Director of TD as an advocate for 3D integration and DPC into the development life cycle, improving accuracy & efficiency
Must have the ability to be forward thinking and make decisions independently
Attend meetings with Merchants, PD, and design weekly to review work in progress, best and worst sellers and discuss updates and changes for the week within each category.
Mentors and assists assistant/ associate technical designers.

What You’ll Need:

Comprehensive knowledge of fit, balance, pattern grading, garment construction and the manufacturing process.
Strong understanding of fabric properties and performance standards.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, PLM systems (Centric, PDM, or similar), Gerber or 2D patternmaking software, and 3D design software (CLO 3D, Browzwear/V-Stitcher, etc.)
Excellent Communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience collaborating with overseas vendors and managing fit process with overseas partnerships.
Bachelor's degree in fashion design, apparel production or textiles preferred.
5+ years of technical design or pattern making experience, preferably in women’s apparel

What You'll Get:

A culture where people are accepted and encouraged to be who they are.
Competitive compensation, 401k with company matching contribution, plus potential to earn company performance-based bonuses.
Comprehensive wellness package including, medical, dental, vision, and Flexible Spending Account
Generous 50% employee discount and access to employee-only sales.
Support the causes you’re passionate about. We pay you up to 32 hours annually for volunteering your time in the community.
Tuition reimbursement program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Aimed at helping employees address a variety of personal and family issues including legal financial consultations, mental health services and more.
Discounts on cell phones, and computer purchases, entertainment tickets and more.
Pet insurance for your fur babies.
Work and learn alongside industry-leading executives while making huge strides in impacting the lives of women.
You’ll be challenged and grow. Opportunity for upward mobility is available at all levels of the organization.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Hybrid Schedule

Salary range: $90,000-$123,865