Sr. Technical Designer - Kids (New York)
Fourth Floor, New York, NY, United States
Our client, an apparel company, is looking for a Sr. Technical Designer to join their kids team in NYC!
Responsibilities Apply advanced expertise in garment fit, construction, materials, and workmanship to evaluate infant and toddler samples, ensuring comfort, safety, and production viability Lead and communicate clear, detailed fit, quality, and construction comments to factories and agents, with a strong focus on child-specific standards and compliance Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance fit, quality, and development processes across all styles Develop and support audit systems to regularly assess fit and construction throughout development and production stages Ensure all factory partners understand and consistently execute brand fit standards, quality expectations, and safety requirements for infant and toddler apparel Conduct competitive benchmarking to maintain best-in-class fit, construction, and overall product quality within the children’s market Manage development and production workflows, ensuring timelines and key milestones are met Create, maintain, and update grading rules, size specs, and tolerance standards specific to infant and toddler categories Oversee the full fit approval process, including pre-production and top-of-production samples, ensuring consistency and accuracy Maintain consistency in fit, construction, and quality across all products and categories Serve as a technical expert on fit and construction, aligning execution with brand standards and design intent Track, organize, and manage all fit samples, technical packages, and related documentation Qualifications Proven experience in technical design across infant, toddler, or children’s apparel categories Strong understanding of garment construction, fitting, grading, and safety requirements specific to infant and toddler products Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational, time management, and follow-through abilities Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Adaptable, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Adobe Illustrator Solid patternmaking knowledge and experience 3–5+ years of experience in technical design or product development Strong technical expertise in garment fit, construction, and quality execution
Responsibilities Apply advanced expertise in garment fit, construction, materials, and workmanship to evaluate infant and toddler samples, ensuring comfort, safety, and production viability Lead and communicate clear, detailed fit, quality, and construction comments to factories and agents, with a strong focus on child-specific standards and compliance Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance fit, quality, and development processes across all styles Develop and support audit systems to regularly assess fit and construction throughout development and production stages Ensure all factory partners understand and consistently execute brand fit standards, quality expectations, and safety requirements for infant and toddler apparel Conduct competitive benchmarking to maintain best-in-class fit, construction, and overall product quality within the children’s market Manage development and production workflows, ensuring timelines and key milestones are met Create, maintain, and update grading rules, size specs, and tolerance standards specific to infant and toddler categories Oversee the full fit approval process, including pre-production and top-of-production samples, ensuring consistency and accuracy Maintain consistency in fit, construction, and quality across all products and categories Serve as a technical expert on fit and construction, aligning execution with brand standards and design intent Track, organize, and manage all fit samples, technical packages, and related documentation Qualifications Proven experience in technical design across infant, toddler, or children’s apparel categories Strong understanding of garment construction, fitting, grading, and safety requirements specific to infant and toddler products Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational, time management, and follow-through abilities Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Adaptable, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Adobe Illustrator Solid patternmaking knowledge and experience 3–5+ years of experience in technical design or product development Strong technical expertise in garment fit, construction, and quality execution