3D Technical Designer - Children's Apparel

CareerNerds; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC in New York City is seeking a hands-on 3D Technical Designer for children’s apparel to develop and maintain fit and construction standards across the brand.

Work with design and production to create accurate spec packages, measure development samples, and lead fit sessions. Knowledge of knit and woven construction, patternmaking, and pattern/file preparation is essential; must be office-based 5 days a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in children's apparel.
• Experience with Browzwear 3D software or similar.
• Strong knowledge of knit and woven garment construction.
• Knowledge of patternmaking, sewing terminology and garment construction
• Proficient in Excel and MS Word; Illustrator a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain fit and construction standards for 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 with explanations and diagrams as needed.
• Work with Production and Compliance Depts to ensure all products meet children's safety requirements.
• Answer questions via email regarding fit, specs, pattern and construction as needed.

Skills

Patternmaking

Garment construction

Sewing terminology

Excel

MS Word

Illustrator

Tools

Browzwear

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.