3D Technical Designer - Children's Apparel

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is seeking a 3D Technical Designer for children's apparel in NYC. You will work with design and production to set fit and construction standards, create style specs, and evaluate development samples to ensure quality and brand consistency.

The role requires 2+ years in children's wear, Browzwear 3D or similar, knowledge of knit and woven construction, patternmaking, and proficiency in Excel and Word. Office-based, 5 days/week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in children's wear or apparel.
• Experience with Browzwear 3D software or similar.
• Ability to measure sample points and ensure tolerance.
• Strong knowledge of knit and woven garment construction.
• Familiar with patternmaking, sewing terminology, and garment construction.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Word; Illustrator is a plus.
• Willing to work in the office 5 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fit and construction standards to ensure brand consistency and quality.
• Create spec packages with correct grade rules and non-standard construction.
• Measure and evaluate development and proto samples for specs, quality, and workmanship.
• Prepare and lead fit sessions with Design and Production.
• Communicate measurement, construction and workmanship comments to vendors with diagrams/patterns as needed.
• Ensure products meet children's safety requirements with Production and Compliance.
• Answer questions via email regarding fit, specs, pattern and construction.

Skills

Garment construction

Patternmaking

Measuring samples

Sewing terminology

Garment manufacturing

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.