ETSTechnical Designer
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Company Description: Children’s Apparel Company
Location: New York, New York
Salary: $75,000-$90,000
*Salary is commensurate with experience and is an estimated range provided by JPSearch*
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed tech packs, including specifications, technical sketches, and construction details.
- Conduct and assist in fit sessions, providing clear and precise corrections to vendors.
- Partner with factories and vendors to troubleshoot issues related to fit, construction, and quality.
- Utilize PLM software to track styles, tech packs, and sample progress (experience in any PLM system is acceptable).
- Review, measure, and approve samples at all development stages, ensuring adherence to brand standards.
- Provide detailed comments on fit, construction, and quality to ensure production-ready garments.
- Work closely with the design, production, and merchandising teams to align technical specifications with cost and market needs.
- Manage grading rules and ensure consistent sizing across toddler and big kids’ apparel.
- Maintain clear documentation of pattern adjustments, sample notes, and vendor communication.
- Pattern-making experience is highly preferred to enhance fit and construction problem-solving.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of technical design experience in children’s apparel, preferably within off-price retail.
- Strong understanding of garment construction, grading, and pattern-making (pattern-making experience is a plus).
- Experience with PLM software (any system is acceptable).
- Expertise in Adobe Illustrator, Excel, and spec development.
- Strong knowledge of fabrication, trims, and cost-effective production methods.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills for vendor collaboration.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or a related field preferred.
