Assistant Childrenswear Technical Designer

Software Placement Group, SPG; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company in New York, NY is seeking an Assistant Technical Designer to support its product development team from concept through production.

You will assist with the technical design lifecycle, help with fittings using live models, create initial technical packages and final graded specs, and communicate updates to overseas teams and factories.

Work closely with the Technical Designer and Production team to ensure fit, construction and quality standards across the full product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the technical design product lifecycle from pre-fitting through production fit approval
• Support fittings with live fit models by measuring garments, taking detailed fitting notes, editing comments, documenting fit corrections, and communicating updates to overseas teams and factories
• Partner with the Technical Designer to create comprehensive initial technical packages and final full graded specifications
• Work under the guidance of the Technical Designer to execute necessary fit corrections, using diagrams and garment patterns effectively to achieve the desired fit, silhouette, and style
• Facilitate communication with overseas offices and vendors to identify and resolve garment construction and production issues
• Meet with the Production team weekly to review sample approval status and support compliance with the Time and Action Calendar
• Interact regularly with agents, overseas offices, and vendors to help problem-solve garment engineering issues throughout the product lifecycle
• Maintain accurate and detailed technical documentation throughout the development and production process

Job description

Location: New York, NY | Schedule: Full-time, on-site with work-from-home flexibility on Fridays

Overview

An established childrenswear apparel company is seeking an Assistant Technical Designer to support its product development team. This role plays a key part in ensuring garments meet fit, construction, and quality standards from initial design through production.

What you'll do

• Assist with the technical design product lifecycle from pre-fitting through production fit approval
• Support fittings with live fit models by measuring garments, taking detailed fitting notes, editing comments, documenting fit corrections, and communicating updates to overseas teams and factories
• Partner with the Technical Designer to create comprehensive initial technical packages and final full graded specifications
• Work under the guidance of the Technical Designer to execute necessary fit corrections, using diagrams and garment patterns effectively to achieve the desired fit, silhouette, and style
• Facilitate communication with overseas offices and vendors to identify and resolve garment construction and production issues
• Meet with the Production team weekly to review sample approval status and support compliance with the Time and Action Calendar
• Interact regularly with agents, overseas offices, and vendors to help problem-solve garment engineering issues throughout the product lifecycle
• Maintain accurate and detailed technical documentation throughout the development and production process

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a Technical Designer on the full product lifecycle, gaining hands‑on experience in fit, construction, and cross-functional collaboration with overseas teams and vendors.