3D Technical Designer - Children's Apparel

Genie Matthews and Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates in New York City is seeking a 3D Technical Designer for Children's Apparel to develop and maintain a consistent level of quality and fit across our licensed kids' lines.

You will collaborate with Design and Production to establish fit standards, create spec packages with grade rules, and lead fit sessions. You will evaluate development and proto samples, communicate construction details to vendors, and help ensure products meet safety requirements for children.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in children’s apparel or similar.
• Proficiency with fit and construction standards.
• Ability to interpret patterns, specs, and construction details.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Design and Production to set and maintain fit and construction standards for brand quality.
• Create spec packages with grade rules and construction details.
• Accurately measure and evaluate development and proto samples for specs and quality.
• Lead fit sessions with Design and Production teams.
• Communicate measurements and construction comments to vendors with diagrams or patterns.
• Coordinate with Production and Compliance to meet children's safety requirements.
• Respond to email inquiries on fit, specs, patterns, and construction.

Skills

2+ years experience

Garment construction knowledge

Patternmaking knowledge

Sewing terminology familiarity

Tools

Browzwear 3D

Excel

MS Word

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.