Hybrid Kids Apparel Technical Designer—3D & Fit Expert

G&W Kids LLC; City of Niagara Falls (NY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Golden Touch is seeking an Associate / Technical Designer to support development of children’s apparel. You’ll create and manage development tech packs, ensure accurate specifications, and assist with fit, construction, and QA across the product lifecycle.

You will work closely with Design, Merchandising, and overseas partners to translate concepts into technical packages and support 3D pattern adjustments.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years in Technical Design, Patternmaking, Product Development, or related apparel field.
• Experience developing technical packages, specifications, and garment construction details.
• Strong understanding of apparel fit, balance, grading, patternmaking, and garment construction.
• Experience with children's apparel preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).
• Bachelor's Degree in Technical Design, Patternmaking, Fashion Design, Apparel Product Development, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create worksheets and technical packages for costing, proto samples, and development.
• Measure garments and translate measurements into fit and sizing standards.
• Ensure specifications reflect design intent and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Design, Merchandising, and Technical Design to translate concepts into packages.
• Communicate development details to overseas offices, factories, and vendors.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adjust patterns in 3D based on design/customer feedback.

Skills

Technical Design

Patternmaking

Product Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Design/Patternmaking/Fashion Design/Apparel Product Development

Tools

Browzwear 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Golden Touch is seeking an Associate / Technical Designer to support development of children’s apparel. You’ll create and manage development tech packs, ensure accurate specifications, and assist with fit, construction, and QA across the product lifecycle.

You will work closely with Design, Merchandising, and overseas partners to translate concepts into technical packages and support 3D pattern adjustments.