Technical Designer (Kids)

Technical Designer — Children’s Apparel 2-18
Onsite 5 Days NYC
Salary: 80-100k DOE

We are seeking an experienced Technical Designer to support the development and production of children’s apparel. This role is responsible for ensuring garments meet fit, construction, quality, and manufacturability standards from initial development through final production.

Technical Designer Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical development process from first fit through production approval.

• Conduct fit sessions and send comments to internal teams and factory partners.

• Assess garment fit, balance, construction, and overall quality

• Create, maintain, and revise technical packages, including measurements, construction details, grading, tolerances, and fit standards.

• Partner with Design, Product Development, Sourcing, and Manufacturing to preserve design intent while meeting cost, quality, and delivery goals.

• Communicate directly with overseas vendors to resolve fit, construction, and production issues.

• Review pre-production samples help ensure consistency through bulk production.

Technical Designer Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.

• 5–8+ years of technical design experience within apparel, MUST include children’s experience

• Strong knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, fit, and production processes.

• Experience creating detailed technical specifications and measurement charts.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Illustrator. PLM A plus

• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

• A detail-oriented, collaborative approach with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.