3D Technical Designer - Children's Apparel

SourcePro Search, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SourcePro Search, LLC is seeking a 3D Technical Designer for children's apparel in New York City. You will develop and maintain fit, construction standards, and QA for branded and licensed products.

You will create spec packages, evaluate development samples, and lead fit sessions with Design and Production teams to ensure safety and quality across knit and woven garments. Office-based, five days per week, in NYC.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in children’s apparel, with fit and construction knowledge.
• Experience with Browzwear 3D or similar software.
• Familiarity with measuring sample points and tolerances.
• Knowledge of knit and woven garment construction; patternmaking and sewing terminology.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Word; Illustrator a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with Design and Production to establish and maintain fit and construction standards for brand consistency and quality.
• Create spec packages for each style, including grade rules and non-standard construction details.
• Accurately measure and evaluate development and proto samples for specs, quality, and workmanship.
• Lead fit sessions with Design and Production departments.
• Communicate measurement, construction and workmanship comments to vendors with clear explanations, diagrams, or patterns.
• Ensure products meet children’s safety requirements with Production and Compliance teams.
• Respond to questions via email regarding fit, specs, pattern, and construction.

Skills

Garment construction knowledge

Patternmaking

Vendor communication

Excel and Word

3D software experience

Tools

Browzwear 3D

Excel

MS Word

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.