Junior Technical Designer - Kids’ Apparel

Centric Brands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with matching

Summer Fridays

Generous PTO

Merchandise discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Centric Brands seeks a Kids Assistant Technical Designer to support the Technical Design team in developing children’s apparel that meets fit, safety, quality, and brand standards. You’ll assist with fit sessions, technical documentation, and sample management to align with age-specific sizing, comfort, and durability requirements.

Responsibilities include preparing samples, maintaining specs, POMs, and age-graded sizing; tracking development samples; coordinating with vendors; and collaborating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience (internships or coursework acceptable).
• Exposure to kids’ apparel or product development is a plus.
• Basic understanding of garment construction and fit.
• Familiarity with kids sizing and growth allowances (preferred).
• Knowledge of patternmaking fundamentals (a plus).
• Adobe Illustrator
• Microsoft Excel
• PLM systems (e.g., FlexPLM, Centric) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized with ability to track multiple styles
• Good communication and follow-up skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow within technical design

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing samples, specs, and materials for kids’ fit sessions.
• Take detailed fit notes, including movement, comfort, and growth considerations.
• Support evaluation of garment fit, balance, and construction with guidance from senior team members.
• Help maintain consistency across kids size ranges (infant, toddler, boys, girls).
• Assist in creating and updating development package, including: Maintain accurate measurement specs and tolerances, Points of Measure (POMs), Age-appropriate sizing and grading, Construction and trim details, Support updates to fit standards and block libraries.
• Track development samples (proto, fit, PP samples)
• Organize and maintain sample inventory
• Ensure samples are ready for fit sessions and cross-functional meetings
• Follow up on sample status and deadlines
• Support communication with global vendors and factories
• Help send fit comments, measurement updates, and construction details
• Ensure clarity around kids-specific needs such as durability, safety trims, and labeling
• Partner with Design to ensure garments meet aesthetic and functional expectations
• Support Product Development with cost and feasibility considerations
• Coordinate with QA teams to meet safety and compliance standards
• Assist in ensuring garments meet child safety regulations (e.g., CPSIA guidelines)
• Support reviews of trims, embellishments, and closures for safety risks
• Help ensure proper labeling and age grading standards

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

Patternmaking fundamentals

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design/Technical Design

Tools

FlexPLM

Centric PLM

Job description

Centric Brands seeks a Kids Assistant Technical Designer to support the Technical Design team in developing children’s apparel that meets fit, safety, quality, and brand standards. You’ll assist with fit sessions, technical documentation, and sample management to align with age-specific sizing, comfort, and durability requirements.

Responsibilities include preparing samples, maintaining specs, POMs, and age-graded sizing; tracking development samples; coordinating with vendors; and collaborating