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Apparel Technical Designer (Contract) - CPLB

Coupang

Industry
Internet
Location
Seoul, South Korea
Work mode
-
Job type
Contract
Annual salary
Not specified
Minimum experience
7+ years
Posted
22nd September, 2026

Required skills

Brand ManagementProgram ManagementInventory ManagementQuality AssuranceQuality Control

About the role

Translated into English from Korean by Korum. The employer's original wording is on their site.

Company Introduction 

CPLB (Coupang Private Label Brands) is an organisation that strives to deliver maximum value to customers by offering high-quality products at competitive prices. Products from our private brands, including Gomgom fresh food brand, Tamsa home and pet supplies brand, Vitahallo health and beauty brand, and Comet life and home brand, provide customers with the best value and the best service, offering a product selection that lets them choose excellent products. CPLB is a model of our mission to achieve the greatest balance between price, service and selection for customers. In addition, CPLB will continue to work with quality small and medium-sized business partners to share greater benefits with customers and SMEs.
 
CPLB is a dynamic team made up of professionals from diverse backgrounds, including Brand Management, Instock Management, Technical Services, Program Management, Design, Quality and Compliance, Finance and Marketing.
 
We use our expertise to follow market trends and insights and develop relevant products for customers. We work to optimise inventory management and design the most efficient supply chain to ensure products are always available at competitive prices. We develop more products for customers while continuously improving internal processes and business efficiency using technology and automated systems. Our team ensures that all our products and processes comply with regulatory requirements.
 
At CPLB, you can use your own expertise to find opportunities to create brands that customers love. If you want to help build Coupang's own product selection together, join CPLB.

 

Team Introduction 
The Quality Assurance (QA) team plays a key role in increasing customer satisfaction by ensuring excellent apparel quality across all fashion lines. The Senior Quality Assurance Specialist closely analyses professional technical specifications and leads fitting sessions to solve complex sewing and pattern construction issues, while establishing robust quality control standards and maintaining smooth collaboration with internal partners and manufacturing suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee fitting and specification verification across first, second and PP (Pre-Production) sample stages for new product launches, and carry out pre-approval and inspection of fabric, sewing and finishing.

  • Lead dress form and live fitting sessions with designers and brand managers, resolve technical garment construction issues, and distribute detailed fitting comments including photos, drawings and specification revision guidance.

  • Manage tolerances and grading specifications, and define standardised garment construction and trim guidelines to establish technical standards.

  • Share revised specifications and Tech Packs with factories, resolve technical enquiries, and track ongoing revisions, leading communication across departments and with partners.

Requirements

  • At least 7 years of experience in apparel technical design or apparel QA.

  • A strong understanding of garment patterns, sewing construction, grading specifications and Tech Pack creation.

  • Ability to carry out rigorous dimensional measurement and quality inspection based on quality standard guidelines (such as CPLB standards).

  • Excellent technical communication skills with domestic and overseas factories and partners.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Data-driven problem-solving ability to analyse customer feedback (for example, return reasons) and drive practical fit and specification improvements.

  • English communication skills for collaboration with global factories.

 

Selection Process and Important Information

  • Selection Process
    • Document screening - Job suitability interview - Core competency interview - Final acceptance
    • The selection process may vary by role and may change depending on schedule and circumstances.
    • Selection schedule and results will be notified individually to the email address registered on your application.
  • Notes
    • This posting may close early once recruitment is complete.
    • If there is any false information in your application, acceptance may be cancelled.
    • Employment protection targets (veterans, persons with disabilities, etc.) may receive preferential treatment in accordance with relevant laws.
    • Job grade and scope of responsibilities may change considering the candidate's overall career and experience. If such a change is necessary, the candidate will be contacted at an appropriate time before the final acceptance notice.
    • Recruitment may be restricted if the legally required qualifications for recruitment and job performance are not met.

Privacy Policy 

  • The Coupang Group collects and processes your personal data in accordance with its Privacy Policy for Job Applicants (link below). https://www.coupang.jobs/kr/privacy-policy/

Document Return Policy 

  1. This notice is made pursuant to Article 11(6) of the Act on the Fair Hiring Procedures.
  2. Applicants who were not finally accepted may request the return of the recruitment documents they submitted, in accordance with the Act on the Fair Hiring Procedures. However, this does not apply where documents were submitted via the website or email, or where applicants submitted them voluntarily without the company's request; where documents are lost due to natural disasters or other causes not attributable to the company, they are deemed returned.
  3. Applicants requesting return under paragraph 2 above shall complete a document return request form [Form No. 3 of the Enforcement Rules of the Act on the Fair Hiring Procedures] and submit it by email ([contact details removed]). Documents will be sent by registered mail to the designated address within 14 days from the date submission is confirmed. In this case, registered postage will be charged to the recipient, so please note this. 
  4. The company will retain original recruitment documents submitted by applicants for 180 days from the date recruitment is confirmed in preparation for return requests under paragraph 2 above. If no return is requested by then, all recruitment documents will be destroyed without delay in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act.
  5. However, paragraphs 1 to 4 above apply only where the labour laws of the Republic of Korea apply. They do not apply otherwise.

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