Associate Technical Designer – Kids Apparel

Golden Touch; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Touch is seeking an Associate Technical Designer to support the development of children's apparel, partnering with Technical Design, Design and overseas vendors to create development tech packs, establish specifications, and support fit, construction and quality standards.

The hybrid role requires 4 days in the New York office with Fridays at home. Pay ranges from $63,000 to $75,000 per year, commensurate with 2–5+ years of experience in technical design and related apparel fields.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in Technical Design, Patternmaking, Product Development, or a related apparel field.
• Experience developing technical packages, specifications, and garment construction details.
• Strong understanding of apparel fit, balance, grading, patternmaking, and garment construction.
• Experience working with children's apparel is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
• Experience with Browzwear 3D is a strong plus.
• Bachelor's Degree in Technical Design, Patternmaking, Fashion Design, Apparel Product Development, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute the technical design process during the development stage, creating worksheets and technical packages for costing, proto samples, and product development.
• Measure original garments and reference samples, translating measurements into customer-specific fit and sizing standards.
• Ensure all specifications accurately reflect design intent and customer requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Merchandising, and Technical Design teams to translate aesthetic and fit intentions into executable technical packages.
• Communicate development comments, specifications, and construction details to overseas offices, factories, and vendors.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and contribute to departmental goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work in 3D adjusting patterns based on design/customer feedback.

Skills

Technical design knowledge

Patternmaking

Garment construction

Fit and grading

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Design or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Teams

Browzwear 3D

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Associate Technical Designer to support the development of children's apparel. This role partners with Technical Design, Design and overseas vendors to create and maintain development tech packs, establish specifications, and support fit, construction, and quality standards throughout the product development process.

Job Type

Full-time

Responsibilities

• Execute the technical design process during the development stage, creating worksheets and technical packages for costing, proto samples, and product development.
• Measure original garments and reference samples, translating measurements into customer-specific fit and sizing standards.
• Ensure all specifications accurately reflect design intent and customer requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Merchandising, and Technical Design teams to translate aesthetic and fit intentions into executable technical packages.
• Communicate development comments, specifications, and construction details to overseas offices, factories, and vendors.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and contribute to departmental goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work in 3D adjusting patterns based on design/customer feedback.

Requirements

• 2-5+ years of experience in Technical Design, Patternmaking, Product Development, or a related apparel field.
• Experience developing technical packages, specifications, and garment construction details.
• Strong understanding of apparel fit, balance, grading, patternmaking, and garment construction.
• Experience working with children's apparel is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
• Experience with Browzwear 3D is a strong plus.
• Bachelor's Degree in Technical Design, Patternmaking, Fashion Design, Apparel Product Development, or a related field preferred.

Hybrid Work Schedule

4 days a week in the office, Fridays at home

New York Pay Rate

$63,000 - $75,000

Company Overview

Golden Touch is a family owned and operated wholesale apparel manufacturer with a mission to deliver trend focused products for nearly 50 years. We produce private label brands for large mass market retailers across the globe specializing in children's, junior, missy and women's apparel.

Diversity Vision Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. We are an equal employment opportunity for minorities, females, protected veterans, and the disabled.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination based on their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.