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Technical designers in California

A technical designer turns a sketch into the tech pack a factory quotes and sews from: measurements, construction, stitch types, trims and a size chart. If factories keep asking you questions you can't answer, this is usually who you need. The technical designers below are based in California, so fittings and factory visits can happen in person.

7 consultants· Hourly rates they list: $45–$75 (from the 2 who list an hourly rate; most also quote by project)
SÔZ Studios Atelier — Ed O'Connell
SÔZ Studios Atelier — Ed O'Connell
Boutique apparel product development — concept to production-ready
Laguna Beach, CA · 2 yrs
Apparel Product DeveloperTechnical DesignerFit SpecialistSourcing Consultant
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Stefanie Alyss
Stefanie Alyss
Technical Design Consultant - Director of Technical Design
Los Angeles, CA · 14 yrs
Technical DesignerFit Specialist
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Rad Sourcing LLC
Rad Sourcing LLC
Manufacturing a Competitive Advantage
Santa Barbara, CA · 25 yrs
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Designs by L.NICIOLE
Designs by L.NICIOLE
Freelance Technical & Apparel Design
Los Angeles, CA · 5 yrs
Technical DesignerFit Specialist
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Alyx McClatchey
Alyx McClatchey
Apparel designer and product developer helping brands take ideas from initial concept through technical development and factory-ready product.
Laguna Beach, CA · 15 yrs
Technical DesignerApparel Product DeveloperFit SpecialistTextile / Fabric Developer
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Tatyana Mikhaylova
Technical Fashion Designer- Tech Packs and 3D Design for Startup Brands
Menlo Park, California · 10 yrs
Pattern MakerTechnical Designer3D / CLO3D DesignerApparel Product Developer
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Saloni Shrestha
Womenswear designer and manufacturer
San Francisco · 15 yrs
Pattern MakerApparel Product DeveloperTechnical DesignerSourcing Consultant
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What to ask before you hire

  1. Can I see a tech pack you made for a product like mine?
  2. Do you grade the size chart, or only the base size?
  3. Do you run fittings, and how are fit comments sent to the factory?
  4. Can I see the agreement before we start: what's included, how many rounds, and what costs extra?
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