3D Technical Designer - Children's Apparel

Client Growth Resources, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Client Growth Resources, Inc in New York City is seeking a 3D Technical Designer for children’s apparel to develop and maintain quality and fit. You will work with Design and Production to establish and maintain standards, and prepare detailed spec packages for each style.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years experience in children’s wear, proficiency with Browzwear 3D or similar software, and strong knowledge of knit and woven construction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in children’s wear.
• Experience with Browzwear 3D software or similar.
• Familiar with measurement points of sample measurements within tolerance.
• Strong knowledge of knit and woven garment construction.
• Knowledge of patternmaking, sewing terminology and garment construction.
• Understanding of garment manufacturing and product development process.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Word; Illustrator is a plus.
• Office-based role; 5 days/week onsite.

Responsibilities

• Work with Design and Production to establish fit and construction standards.
• Create spec packages with grade rules and construction details.
• Accurate measurement and evaluation of development, proto samples.
• Prepare and lead fit sessions with Design and Production.
• Communicate measurement and construction comments to vendors with explanations.
• Ensure products meet children’s safety requirements.
• Answer questions via email regarding fit, specs, pattern and construction.

Skills

Patternmaking

Grading rules

Measuring samples

Knit/woven construction

Sewing terminology

Garment manufacturing

Product development

Excel

MS Word

Illustrator

Tools

Browzwear 3D

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.