Technical Design Assistant

The role

The Technical Design Assistant will help turn design vision into styles for petites. This role involves building tech packs, measuring samples, running fit session logistics, and maintaining development data.

What you will do

• Check construction and measure development fit samples against technical specifications.
• Assist in creating initial tech packs for key categories.
• Update tech packs and BOMs for factories.
• Set up and prepare for weekly fittings.
• Take accurate notes in fit sessions.
• Support the team in execution of fit comments through notes, technical sketching, and data entry.
• Maintain the WIP and Fit Notes Tracker.
• Monitor WIP deadlines and workflow.
• Track, check in and organize fit samples.
• Maintain and organize development fit samples when in house.

Required qualifications

• BFA in fashion or the equivalent.
• Demonstrated measurement accuracy.
• Understanding of garment construction.
• Understanding of development processes and workflow.
• Adobe Illustrator and ability to sketch flat sketches.
• Strong command of Google Sheets and data tools.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Creative and/or innovative problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable with hands-on work: standing during fit sessions.

Nice to have

• Understanding of apparel and pattern software (gerber, optitex).
• Knowledge of 3D apparel software (e.g., CLO3D, Browzwear) a plus.
• Factory or production exposure is a strong plus

Benefits

• Flexible Paid Time Off
• 401k with company match
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental and vision benefits
• Opportunity to work at a Y-Combinator backed startup
• Catered lunch on Fridays and company events

Before you apply

• You will complete a measurement exercise as part of the interview process.

About the company

Short Story is a technology powered retailer dedicated to petite women 5'4" and under. It is a fast-growing startup backed by leading investors.