3D Technical Designer - Children's Apparel

Joseph Michaels International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International in New York City is seeking a 3D Technical Designer for Children’s Apparel to develop and maintain fit and construction standards, ensuring brand quality across all styles.

You will create spec packages with grade rules, measure development samples, and lead fit sessions with Design and Production. Proficiency in Browzwear 3D, patternmaking and Excel/Word is required; Illustrator is a plus. Office-based, five days a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in technical design for children's apparel.
• Experience with knit and woven garment construction.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Word; Illustrator a plus.
• Familiar with Browzwear 3D software or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop 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 and proto samples for spec, quality and workmanship.
• Prepare and lead fit sessions with Design and Production departments.
• Communicate measurements, construction and workmanship comments to vendors with explanations, diagrams or patterns as needed.
• Work with Production and Compliance departments to ensure products meet children’s safety requirements.
• Answer questions via email regarding fit, specs, pattern and construction as needed.

Skills

Excel

MS Word

Patternmaking

Garment construction

Sewing terminology

Garment manufacturing knowledge

Tools

Browzwear 3D

Illustrator

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.