3D Technical Designer: Kids' Apparel & Fit Specialist

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate in New York City is seeking a 3D Technical Designer for children's apparel to ensure consistent quality and fit across styles. You will partner with Design and Production to uphold standards, create spec packages, and evaluate development samples.

You should have hands-on experience with knit and woven construction, patternmaking knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and Word; Browzwear or similar 3D software is required. Office-based, five days a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in children's wear technical design.
• Experience with Browzwear 3D software or similar.
• Familiar with measuring sample points to ensure tolerance.
• Strong knowledge of knit and woven garment construction.
• Knowledge of patternmaking, sewing terminology and garment construction.
• Understanding of garment manufacturing and product development process.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Word; Illustrator a plus.
• Willing to work in the office five days a week.

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

Skills

3D design software

Measure & fit analysis

Knits & wovens construction

Patternmaking knowledge

Garment manufacturing process

Excel

MS Word

Illustrator

Tools

Browzwear

Excel

MS Word

Illustrator

Job description

Calqulate in New York City is seeking a 3D Technical Designer for children's apparel to ensure consistent quality and fit across styles. You will partner with Design and Production to uphold standards, create spec packages, and evaluate development samples.

You should have hands-on experience with knit and woven construction, patternmaking knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and Word; Browzwear or similar 3D software is required. Office-based, five days a week.