Technical Designer - Kids

Our client, an apparel company, is looking for a Technical Designer to join their team in NYC!

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced expertise in garment fit, construction, materials, and workmanship
• 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
• 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