Childrenswear Technical Designer

Gables Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gables Search Group is seeking a Children’swear Technical Designer to manage the product lifecycle from pre-fitting to production fit approval. You will conduct live-model fittings, document detailed notes, and communicate updates to overseas teams and factories to ensure accurate fit and construction.

Collaborate with the Director of Technical Designer to develop initial technical packages and final graded specs, and execute necessary fit corrections using garment patterns to achieve the

Responsibilities

• Manage the product lifecycle from pre-fitting through production fit approval
• Conduct 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 Director of Technical Designer to create comprehensive initial technical packages and final full graded specifications
• Work under the guidance of the Director of 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

Job Title

Childrenswear Technical Designer

Responsibilities:

• Manage the product lifecycle from pre-fitting through production fit approval
• Conduct 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 Director of Technical Designer to create comprehensive initial technical packages and final full graded specifications
• Work under the guidance of the Director of 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

*In office work with some work from home flexibility on Fridays*