Senior Technical Designer – Kids

Location: Boston, MA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Childrenswear brand seeking a Senior Technical Designer – Kids to join our team full-time. This role is ideal for a highly experienced technical design professional with a strong background in childrenswear and a sharp eye for fit, construction, and product quality. The right candidate will bring deep technical knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple categories in a fast-paced environment.

Required Experience: 10+ years of technical design experience in childrenswear. Private label experience is helpful, but not required.

Product Categories: Cut & Sew Knit, Woven, and Swimwear. Sweater experience is a plus, and training can be provided.

Size Range: Preemie through Big Boys 18–20 and Girls 14–16.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of garment construction and fit
• Strong understanding of grading and size scaling
• Solid foundation in patternmaking principles
• Knowledge of CPSIA and U.S. childrenswear regulations
• Ability to develop base size measurements from design concept through final production specifications
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced setting
• Ability to interpret and support a variety of brand fits and aesthetics
• Ability to follow tech pack construction details and design comments accurately
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel

Responsibilities

• Measure and evaluate fit samples, including Proto, Fit, PP, and TOP stages
• Prepare garments and documentation for fittings
• Lead fit sessions on mannequins
• Ensure sample accuracy for construction, trims, finishes, and adherence to tech pack specifications
• Identify and resolve issues related to garment balance, proportion, and comfort
• Provide clear, detailed, and actionable fit comments to factories and follow through on corrections
• Troubleshoot production and quality issues throughout development
• Conduct PP and TOP quality control checks to confirm garments meet approved standards before customer submission
• Collaborate closely with Design and Production teams from development through final production
• Manage sample receiving, shipping, and distribution of sample packages

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned technical designer who is passionate about childrenswear and takes pride in delivering high-quality product from concept to production.