3D Technical Designer — Kids' Apparel: Fit & Pattern

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

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.