Technical Designer - Kids
Fourth Floor, New York, NY, United States
Our client, an apparel company, is looking for a Senior Technical Designer for their Kids Apparel to join their team in NYC!
Duties and Responsibilities
Apply strong expertise in garment fit, construction, materials, and workmanship to evaluate samples and assess production viability
Communicate fit, quality, and construction requirements clearly and consistently to factories and agents
Champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance fit, quality, and processes
Develop and support audit systems to regularly review fit and construction throughout development and production
Ensure factory partners understand and adhere to brand fit and quality standards
Conduct competitive benchmarking to maintain best-in-class fit, construction, and overall product quality
Manage development and production workflows to keep timelines on track
Create, maintain, and update master grading rules and tolerance specifications
Oversee the fit approval process, including coordination and follow-up on pre-production and top-of-production samples
Maintain consistency in fit, construction, and quality across all styles and categoriesServe as a fit and construction authority with a deep understanding of brand standards and product intent
Track, organize, and manage all fit samples and related documentation
Qualifications
Proven experience working across all girls’ apparel categories
Excellent written, verbal, and in-person communication abilities
Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-through skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
Adaptable, proactive, and able to respond quickly to changing business needs
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Adobe Illustrator
Patternmaking knowledge and experience
Three to five years of experience in technical design or product development
Strong technical understanding of garment fitting and construction
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Duties and Responsibilities
Apply strong expertise in garment fit, construction, materials, and workmanship to evaluate samples and assess production viability
Communicate fit, quality, and construction requirements clearly and consistently to factories and agents
Champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance fit, quality, and processes
Develop and support audit systems to regularly review fit and construction throughout development and production
Ensure factory partners understand and adhere to brand fit and quality standards
Conduct competitive benchmarking to maintain best-in-class fit, construction, and overall product quality
Manage development and production workflows to keep timelines on track
Create, maintain, and update master grading rules and tolerance specifications
Oversee the fit approval process, including coordination and follow-up on pre-production and top-of-production samples
Maintain consistency in fit, construction, and quality across all styles and categoriesServe as a fit and construction authority with a deep understanding of brand standards and product intent
Track, organize, and manage all fit samples and related documentation
Qualifications
Proven experience working across all girls’ apparel categories
Excellent written, verbal, and in-person communication abilities
Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-through skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
Adaptable, proactive, and able to respond quickly to changing business needs
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Adobe Illustrator
Patternmaking knowledge and experience
Three to five years of experience in technical design or product development
Strong technical understanding of garment fitting and construction
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