Lead Technical Designer — Kids' Wear Fit & Construction

Haddad Organization Ltd.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Haddad Brands is seeking a Technical Designer to join our New York team. You will work cross-functionally with Production, Design, and vendors to enforce size, fit, construction, and quality standards across children’s wear lines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Fashion Design or Patternmaking, plus 4+ years in fashion. You will lead a small team, coordinate with overseas offices, and ensure timely delivery of product with consistent fit across categories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Patternmaking or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in the fashion industry (children’s wear knowledge a plus).
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and develop a team of Assistant/Associate Technical Designer(s).

Responsibilities

• Lead fit sessions using live model/body form to assess fit, proportion, and styling of garments.
• Provide detailed evaluation for each fit sample including pattern corrections, sketches, photos and fit comments.
• Ensure size and fit consistency within and across product categories.
• Partner with Production and overseas offices to support quality and on-time delivery of products.
• Manage fit and construction approval process with cross functional partners to meet deadlines and resolve issues.
• Communicate and provide clear direction to overseas offices and factories on submits and approval status.
• Special projects as assigned.

Skills

Fit sessions

Pattern corrections

Size & fit accuracy

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design

Patternmaking

Job description

Haddad Brands is seeking a Technical Designer to join our New York team. You will work cross-functionally with Production, Design, and vendors to enforce size, fit, construction, and quality standards across children’s wear lines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Fashion Design or Patternmaking, plus 4+ years in fashion. You will lead a small team, coordinate with overseas offices, and ensure timely delivery of product with consistent fit across categories.