3D Technical Designer - Children's Apparel

Confident Search Consultants; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants in New York, NY, is seeking a 3D Technical Designer for Children's Apparel to develop and maintain fit and quality across styles. The role requires coordinating with design and production to ensure brand consistency and quality.

The position focuses on creating accurate spec packages, evaluating development samples, and leading fit sessions while ensuring compliance with children's safety standards. Office-based, full-time role in NYC.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in children's apparel.
• Experience with Browzwear 3D software or similar.
• Familiar with measuring sample points to ensure tolerance.
• Strong knowledge of knit and woven garment construction.
• Knowledge of patternmaking, sewing terminology.
• Understand garment manufacturing and product development process.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Word; Illustrator a plus.
• Must be willing to work in the office 5 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Work with Design and Production teams to establish and maintain fit standards.
• Create spec packages with correct grade rules and details.
• Measure and evaluate development and proto samples for specs.
• Lead fit sessions with Design and Production departments.
• Communicate measurement and construction comments to vendors with explanations/diagrams.
• Ensure all products meet relevant children's safety requirements.
• Answer questions via email regarding fit, specs, pattern and construction.

Skills

Browzwear 3D

Measurement & specs

Garment construction knowledge

Excel & MS Word

Illustrator

Tools

Illustrator

Job description

Job Title

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.