Kids Technical Designer: Fit, Specs & Production

Oved Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) + company-paid life insurance

Paid Time Off

Family-oriented culture

Sustainability commitments

Job summary

o5 group, a NYC-headquartered fashion and apparel company, is seeking a Technical Designer for Kids to translate creative designs into precise technical specifications ensuring consistent fit and quality. This role collaborates across departments and communicates daily with overseas factories to resolve production or fit questions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years as a Technical Designer in apparel, strong garment construction knowledge, and proficiency in Illustrator, CAD, and Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Designer in apparel (wholesale or vertical brand environment preferred).
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite, and CAD systems.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed technical specification packages and review samples for fit, pattern accuracy, and construction quality.
• Lead and participate in live model fittings, evaluating garments for balance, proportion, and quality, and provide clear feedback to resolve fit or construction issues.
• Review pre-production and production samples to ensure consistency with design intent and quality standards.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure all technical details are properly executed and production-ready.
• Communicate daily with overseas factories to clarify specifications, review comments, and resolve production or fit-related questions.
• Maintain organized documentation of all technical specifications, revisions, and fit comments for accuracy and consistency.
• Assist with special projects, process improvements, and other cross-functional work as needed to meet seasonal deadlines and business goals.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple categories and priorities with attention to detail and strong follow-through.

Skills

Garment construction knowledge

Patternmaking

Grading

Fit standards

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design/Technical Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

CAD systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

o5 group, a NYC-headquartered fashion and apparel company, is seeking a Technical Designer for Kids to translate creative designs into precise technical specifications ensuring consistent fit and quality. This role collaborates across departments and communicates daily with overseas factories to resolve production or fit questions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years as a Technical Designer in apparel, strong garment construction knowledge, and proficiency in Illustrator, CAD, and Office.