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Huckberry

Technical Design Associate

Austin , United States
full-time Hybrid

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Lead fit development for various apparel categories using technical design skills, ensuring high quality and construction standards while collaborating with a global team and vendors.

Huckberry is looking for a Technical Design Associate with 3+ years of experience to join our crew and take the lead on fit development from first sketch to final production. As the technical backbone for your assigned categories, you’ll partner closely with Design and Production to ensure every piece of gear meets our standards for quality, construction, and performance. We’re looking for a detail-obsessed partner who is ready to drive technical decisions, lead fittings with confidence, and work directly with our global vendors to bring our product vision to life.

This role is built for a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take meaningful ownership of their craft. Beyond day-to-day execution, you’ll have the opportunity to sharpen your 3D design skills and grow alongside a high-performance team. With direct mentorship from our Senior Technical Designer, you’ll be encouraged to seek feedback and play a key part in building the next generation of Huckberry gear.

This role is based out of our headquarters in Austin, TX; relocation support will be provided to a remote hire.

Responsibilities

    • Onsite in office work required in Austin, TX — hybrid work-from-home Fridays 
    • Own fit development for assigned categories and styles, ensuring alignment with Huckberry standards for fit, construction, quality, specs, and grading
    • Partner cross-functionally with Design and Product Development to execute fit and style intent.
    • Manage all day-to-day vendor communication for assigned categories, including sample tracking, fit, specs, construction, grading, pattern questions, garment changes, and delivery of complete Technical Packages
    • Attend all weekly fittings and own fitting assigned categories on model
    • Measure assigned category fit samples and record specs in Centric for development samples, wear tests, internal QC, competitor samples etc.
    • Own fit comments, specs, and technical package updates in Centric; support pattern adjustments and minor construction/CAD updates following fittings
    • Manage all sample logistics, including receiving, shipping, tracking packages, and maintaining vendor package forms
    • Support maintaining seasonal sample organization
    • Support ongoing Technical Design projects in partnership with the Senior Technical Designer

Requirements

  • 3+ years of Technical Design experience within apparel or product
  • Strong technical foundation in:
    • Garment construction
    • Pattern development and corrections
    • Measuring and evaluating fit samples
    • Fit execution and garment quality standards
  • Demonstrated ability to lead fittings and communicate technical feedback clearly and effectively.
  • Highly organized, detail-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally with Design, PD, Production, and vendors.
  • Proficient in:
    • Adobe Illustrator
    • PLM systems
    • Pattern Software (CLO/Optitex)
    • 3D experience a plus (CLO)
    • Airtable
    • Slack
    • Gmail
    • Google Docs & Google Sheets

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
  • 401(k) and employer match
  • Annual Huckberry shopping credits
  • Paid Sabbatical leave at 4 years
  • Summer Fridays
  • Weekly catered lunch
  • Monthly happy hours
  • Mental health resources
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Vacation & Paid Sick Leave
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Generous employee discount
  • WFH flexibility
  • Annual offsites

Company Description

Huckberry is the ultimate one-stop men's shop for discovering the best gear and threads. Over a million guys trust us as their go-to resource for their closet, adventure inspiration, and a whole lot more. We were named one of IAB's most disruptive consumer brands, and we've collaborated with everyone from Matthew McConaughey and Leon Bridges to brands like Lululemon, Tacoma, and Coors. We look forward to meeting you.

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Huckberry encourages candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are always eager to further diversify our company, and we are committed to providing an inclusive environment of mutual respect where all can flourish. All of our employment decisions are based solely on merit and business need.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Equity Compensation: 401(k) and employer match
  • Flexible Work Hours: WFH flexibility
  • Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
  • Other Benefit: Annual offsites
  • Paid Parental Leave: Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off: Paid Vacation & Paid Sick Leave
Huckberry

Huckberry is an online shop and journal that inspires more active, adventurous, and stylish lives through exclusive sales, original story-telling, and unique experiences. We're a team of 100+ individuals based in Austin, San Francisco, and Columbus, Ohio. Our mission of inspiring and equipping adventures is at the core of everything we do. That's why in addition to competitive market salaries and benefits, we have a generous vacation policy, paid volunteer time off, a sabbatical program (recent employee trips include a surf and yoga retreat in Morocco, dog sledding in Norway et al.), summer "See You Out There" Fridays, white water rafting trips, and, of course, loads of free gear.

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