Technical Design Assistant - Contract

Huckberry is seeking a highly motivated, exceptionally organized, and detail-driven Technical Design Assistant to support our Technical Design team across multiple brands and product categories. This individual will play a critical, hands-on role in the full product development lifecycle — from fit development and fittings to sample management and technical execution. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is eager to work hard, asks thoughtful questions, and brings a strong desire to learn and grow within Technical Design.

This position is well-suited for someone with foundational experience in Technical Design who is looking to deepen their technical skill set, gain meaningful ownership, and develop into a strong technical partner within a collaborative, high-performance product organization.

Please note: This is a contract hourly role.

Responsbilities

• Onsite required in Austin, TX — 40 hours a week, Monday - Thursday with flex work-from-home Fridays 
• Assist Senior Technical Design with:
• Sample Measuring samples and maintaining measurement records in PLM system
• Supporting live fittings and taking detailed fit notes
• Creating and setting up fit comments, measurement adjustments to vendors
• Steam and prepare samples for fittings and internal reviews
• Assist with tech pack creation by building size charts for seasonal development
• Vendor email communication for assigned category styles
• Manage fit sample organization, including:
• Maintaining sample racks
• Tracking incoming and outgoing packages
• Sample clean up and ensuring proper labeling for sample storage
• Packages and administrative support:
• Receiving packages and distributing to design, Production, Product Developers & assist the team sending packages to vendors

• 1+ years of experience in apparel or a product
• Foundational understanding of:
• Garment construction
• Patterns
• Measuring fit samples
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Proficient in:
• Gmail
• Google Docs & Google Sheets
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator and PLM systems is a plus, but not required

• Competitive pay
• Hybrid work structure (flex WFH Fridays)
• Exposure to the full product development lifecycle
• Continuous learning and skill development with hands-on mentorship from the Technical Design Lead
• Direct collaboration with cross-functional partners across Design, Product Development, Buyers, and Production

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.

Want to get to know us better? Check out our:

• Journal: http://huckberry.com/blog
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Huckberryco
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/huckberry

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.