Technical Designer at DNAM Brands (Beverly Hills, CA)

DNAM Brands· Beverly Hills, CA·2d ago

Role details

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full-Time

Job description

DNAM Brands is a family-owned and operated company that owns and licenses a portfolio of globally recognized fashion and lifestyle brands, including Von Dutch, Ed Hardy, Valentino Orlandi, Allbirds, Badgley Mischka, and more. We are looking to hire a full-time Technical Designer for DNAM Brands.

In this role, you will support the development of men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel across our portfolio of iconic brands—including Von Dutch, Ed Hardy, Trina Turk, Valentino Orlandi, and Badgley Mischka—ensuring fit, construction, and quality consistently meet brand standards. Partnering closely with Design and Production teams, you will translate creative concepts into production-ready garments through detailed tech packs, precise spec sheets, and hands-on fit management. This role requires a strong understanding of garment construction, grading, and the technical execution needed to move styles from development through bulk production.

The Technical Designer plays a critical role in maintaining consistency, accuracy, and quality across all categories—ensuring every garment is well-executed, production-ready, and aligned with each brand’s standards.

You must be based in Los Angeles or willing to commute to our office to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive tech packs, spec sheets, grading rules, and measurement charts with precision
Own the fit process from first proto through TOP approval, ensuring consistency and alignment with brand standards
Lead fit sessions, document feedback clearly, and issue detailed, production-ready corrections to factories
Evaluate prototypes, SMS, pre-production, and TOP samples for fit, construction, workmanship, and quality
Communicate daily with overseas factories to resolve technical issues and ensure timely sample turnaround
Identify potential construction or production risks early and proactively implement solutions
Ensure grading is accurate and consistent across size ranges and categories
Partner cross-functionally with Design and Production to balance aesthetic intent with manufacturability and cost efficiency
Maintain organized, up-to-date technical files to support seamless development-to-bulk transitions
Uphold quality and consistency standards across all brands and product categories

Qualifications

3+ years of technical design experience in apparel across men’s, women’s, and/or children’s categories
Strong expertise in garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit development
Advanced ability to build detailed, production-ready tech packs including specs, construction details, BOMs, and callouts
Proven experience leading fit sessions independently and making clear, actionable fit corrections
Deep understanding of fabric behavior, stretch, shrinkage, and wash impact on fit
Experience partnering with overseas factories and communicating technical direction clearly and effectively
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes from development through bulk production
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in measurements, specs, and documentation
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple styles, categories, and production calendars simultaneously
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Excel; familiarity with PLM systems strongly preferred

Why work at DNAM Brands

Culture: Family-owned and operated environment emphasizing collaboration, high-touch service, and cross-functional teamwork. Job postings highlight partnership with executive leadership and cross-departmental alignment.
Work Policy: Not explicitly stated, but roles in Beverly Hills and New York suggest a hybrid/in-office expectation. Travel required for sales roles (1 week/month to NYC).
Perks & Engineering Culture: Exposure to multiple globally recognized fashion brands; opportunity to work across the entire fashion supply chain from design to logistics. Emphasis on innovation, quality, and growth.

About DNAM Brands

Company Overview

One-liner: DNAM Brands is a global fashion group specializing in end-to-end manufacturing, brand licensing, e-commerce, and distribution for a portfolio of premium apparel and accessories.
Entity Type: Private (family-owned)
Headquarters: Beverly Hills, California, United States
Founded: 2001
Founders: Not publicly available

Core Business

Primary industry: Retail Apparel and Fashion
Target customers: B2B (wholesale accounts, major department stores, independent retailers), B2C (direct-to-consumer e-commerce), and brand licensing partners
Mission: To combine global reach with boutique-level service, delivering elevated collections with precision and consistency across design, production, and distribution.

Products & Services

DNAM Brands offers a vertically integrated suite of services and manages a portfolio of owned and licensed brands.

Creative & Design: In-house team delivering brand identity, visual direction, and concept-to-collection development for apparel, accessories, and lifestyle products.
Sampling & Production: Global sampling and full production runs across categories, managed from prototype to final delivery.
Licensing: Strategic licensing programs that amplify brand reach while protecting commercial integrity and creative control.
Fulfillment & Logistics: Global logistics infrastructure managing inventory, warehousing, freight, and tracking for both DTC and wholesale models.
Sales & Distribution: Direct connection to a global retail network, including high-visibility department stores and independent retailers, with dedicated account management.
Brand Portfolio: Includes Clergerie Paris, Ed Hardy, Von Dutch, Valentino Orlandi, Kendall + Kylie, Badgley Mischka, Trina Turk, Gilda Paris, Natasia Swim, West Coast Blends, Forever USA, Spyzone Exchange, and J. Dawt.

Market Standing

Valuation: Not disclosed (private, family-owned)
Key Metric: Employee headcount ~7 (LinkedIn, 2026), with +44.4% year-over-year growth; LinkedIn followers ~334 with +307.3% yearly growth
Notable Partners: 15 international distributors; major department stores and independent retailers globally. Recent addition of Von Dutch brand.
Growth Signals: Expansion into new brand licensing (Von Dutch), headcount growth, increase in social following, and global office presence (Beverly Hills, Madrid, Paris, London, Dongguan, New York).

Competitive Advantages

Vertically integrated model: Owns the full supply chain from design and production to fulfillment and sales, ensuring quality control and speed to market.
Diverse brand portfolio: Manages both owned legacy brands (Ed Hardy, Von Dutch) and licensed collaborations (Kendall + Kylie, Badgley Mischka), reducing reliance on any single brand.
Global infrastructure: Offices and distribution in the U.S., Europe, and Asia enable seamless cross-border operations and rapid scaling.

Strategic Focus

Scaling wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels, particularly through the reintroduction of Von Dutch for a new generation.
Strengthening operational infrastructure (as evidenced by Director of Operations hiring) to support growth across e-commerce, wholesale, and international supply chain.
Expanding licensing partnerships and leveraging existing brand equity to enter new categories.

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