Kids Apparel Technical Designer - Fit & Pattern Expert

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

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.