3D Technical Designer - Children's Apparel

Henderson Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Group in New York City, a wholesale manufacturer of branded and licensed children's apparel, seeks a 3D Technical Designer to maintain fit and quality. The role develops specs, leads fit sessions, and ensures construction accuracy across styles.

You will collaborate with Design and Production, evaluate samples, and communicate with vendors. Office-based, five days a week, to align with brand standards and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant technical design experience in children's wear.
• Experience with Browzwear 3D or similar software.
• Ability to measure and evaluate development samples within tolerance.
• Strong knowledge of knit and woven garment construction.
• Understanding of patternmaking, sewing terminology and product development.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Word; Illustrator experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Design and Production to uphold fit and construction standards.
• Create spec packages with correct grade rules and non-standard details.
• Accurately measure and evaluate development and proto samples.
• Lead fit sessions with Design and Production departments.
• Communicate measurement and construction comments to vendors with diagrams as needed.
• Ensure products meet children's safety requirements and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Browzwear 3D

Patternmaking

Garment construction

Measurement accuracy

Excel

Communication with vendors

Tools

Browzwear 3D

Illustrator

MS Word

Job description

3D Technical Designer - Children's Apparel

Job Description

An established Wholesale Manufacturer of branded and licensed children's apparel in NYC is looking to fill a Technical Design position. The Technical Designer is responsible for developing and maintaining a consistent level of quality and fit for Children's Apparel.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with Design and Production teams to establish and maintain fit and construction standards to ensure brand consistency and quality
• Create spec packages for each style including correct grade rules and non-standard construction details
• Accurate measurement and evaluation of development, proto samples for spec, quality & workmanship
• Prepare and lead fit sessions with Design and Production Depts
• Communicate measurement, construction and workmanship comments to vendors, including providing detailed explanations, diagrams and/or patterns as needed
• Work with Production and Compliance Depts to ensure all products meet relevant children’s safety requirements
• Answer questions via email regarding fit, specs, pattern and construction as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience, children swear experience
• Experience with Browzwear 3D software or similar software.
• Familiar with measuring sample points of measurement to ensure submitted samples are within tolerance of required specifications
• Strong knowledge of knit and woven garment construction
• Knowledge of patternmaking, sewing terminology and garment construction
• Have understanding of garment manufacturing and product development process
• Proficient in the use of Excel and MS Word; knowledge of Illustrator a plus
• Must be willing to work in the office 5 days/week.