Technical Designer — Artist and Brand Merchandise

Job overview

The Technical Designer role is onsite in Los Angeles, CA, with annual compensation of $85,000–$95,000. Complex describes itself as an independent artist merchandise company supporting e-commerce stores, tours, retail programs, and album rollouts. The designer translates approved creative concepts into production-ready specifications and helps preserve design intent through sampling and production. The role connects creative, brand management, production, and vendor teams to support accurate, consistent merchandise execution.

What you'll do

• Create and maintain product specifications and tech packs
• specify materials, measurements, colors, decoration, construction, packaging, and production notes
• review samples against approved artwork and design intent
• provide technical feedback to vendors
• troubleshoot production challenges
• communicate requirements and revisions
• maintain specification libraries and historical records
• update documentation and support version control.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

technical designer

los angeles ca

complex

artist merchandise

product development

apparel specifications

tech packs

sample review

vendor coordination

production support

adobe illustrator

$85k–$95k annually

health dental vision

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• healthcare, dependent care, and commuter FSAs
• disability and life insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) with 4% match
• pet insurance
• vacation and sick days.

Why this role

In-office five days per week; occasional travel or onsite support may be required; weekend or extended hours may occur during peak seasons.

About the employer

Complex is hiring for this role. Industry: Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers. Sector: 71.