# Technical Design Assistant at Short Story

- Company: Short Story
- What the company does: Curated styles for the modern petite woman. Discover high quality fashion, tailored to your petite frame, delivered to your door. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://shortstorybox.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-05
- Apply by: 2026-10-20
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/shortstory/a77e5036-ec51-4f5e-a936-5faaa2cd75dc
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/short-story-technical-design-assistant/

## About the role

We are looking for a Technical Design Assistant to help turn design vision into flawlessly made styles for petites. This role requires a high level of precision, timely execution, and knowledge of the product development lifecycle—from fabric through production with a special focus on fit process. You will build tech packs, measure samples, run fit session logistics, capture fit comments, and keep our development data clean.

## What they're looking for

- This role requires a strong attention to detail, an understanding of technical development and creative operations to ensure we make great products. The ideal candidate is solution-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- This position requires 5 days per week onsite at our San Francisco Headquarters
- BFA in fashion or the equivalent
- Demonstrated measurement accuracy. You will complete a measurement exercise as part of the interview process
- Understanding of garment construction
- Understanding of development processes and workflow

Tags: Product Development