Kids’ Apparel Technical Designer — 3D Fit & Tech Packs

Golden Touch; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Touch in New York is seeking an 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.

You will work in a hybrid schedule with 4 days in the office and Fridays at home, focusing on detailing patterns, translating measurements

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

Patternmaking

Product development

Garment construction

3D patterning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Design

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Teams

Browzwear 3D

Job description

Golden Touch in New York is seeking an 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.

You will work in a hybrid schedule with 4 days in the office and Fridays at home, focusing on detailing patterns, translating measurements