Technical Designer - Kids
fourth floorBrooklyn (NY)
Technical Designer - Kids
Posted 8 days ago
fourth floorBrooklyn (NY)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Our client, an apparel company, is looking for a Technical Designer to join their team in NYC!
Responsibilities:
Apply advanced expertise in garment fit, construction, materials, and workmanshipLead and communicate clear, detailed fit, quality, and construction comments to factories and agents, with a strong focus on child-specific standards and complianceDrive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance fit, quality, and development processes across all stylesDevelop and support audit systems to regularly assess fit and construction throughout development and production stagesEnsure all factory partners understand and consistently execute brand fit standards, quality expectations, and safety requirements for infant and toddler apparelConduct competitive benchmarking to maintain best-in-class fit, construction, and overall product quality within the children’s marketManage development and production workflows, ensuring timelines and key milestones are metCreate, maintain, and update grading rules, size specs, and tolerance standards specific to infant and toddler categoriesOversee the full fit approval process, including pre-production and top-of-production samples, ensuring consistency and accuracyMaintain consistency in fit, construction, and quality across all products and categoriesServe as a technical expert on fit and construction, aligning execution with brand standards and design intentTrack, organize, and manage all fit samples, technical packages, and related documentationQualificationsProven experience in technical designStrong understanding of garment construction, fitting, grading, and safety requirements specific to infant and toddler productsExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsHighly detail-oriented with strong organizational, time management, and follow-through abilitiesAbility to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentAdaptable, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindsetProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Adobe IllustratorSolid patternmaking knowledge and experience3–5+ years of experience in technical design or product developmentStrong technical expertise in garment fit, construction, and quality execution
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