3D Technical Designer - Children's Apparel

Workforce Recruiter; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Recruiter in New York is seeking a 3D Technical Designer for children’s apparel to develop and maintain fit, quality and construction standards. You will collaborate with Design and Production to create complete spec packages and lead fit sessions, ensuring accurate communication of measurements and construction details to vendors.

The role requires knowledge of Browzwear 3D, patternmaking basics and garment construction, with hands-on use of Excel and Word.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience, children's wear experience.
• Experience with Browzwear 3D software or similar.
• Familiar with measuring sample points to ensure tolerance of required specs.
• 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 a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain fit and construction standards with Design and Production teams to ensure brand consistency and quality.
• Create spec packages for each style including correct grade rules and non-standard construction details.
• Accurately measure and evaluate development, proto samples for spec, quality and workmanship.
• Prepare and lead fit sessions with Design and Production Depts.
• Communicate measurement, construction and workmanship comments to vendors with detailed explanations/diagrams.
• Work with Production and Compliance Depts to ensure products meet children's safety requirements.
• Answer questions via email regarding fit, specs, pattern and construction as needed.

Skills

2+ years experience

Children's wear experience

Browzwear 3D

Measuring samples tolerance

Knit & woven construction

Patternmaking basics

Sewing terminology

Garment manufacturing process

Excel

MS Word

Illustrator

Tools

Browzwear 3D

Illustrator

Excel

MS Word

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.