Senior Technical Designer

Garan, Incorporated; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to lead the technical development of children's apparel. This mid-senior level role requires over 8 years of relevant experience, expertise in garment construction, and proficiency with tools like Adobe Illustrator and PLM systems. The successful candidate will drive innovation, manage technical processes, and ensure compliance with children's apparel standards. This position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technical design, with at least 3 years focused on children’s apparel.
• Deep understanding of garment construction, grading, and fit across multiple children’s categories.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards for children’s apparel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end technical development process from design hand-off through approval.
• Oversee the creation of tech packs, BOMs, graded specs, and construction details.
• Drive fit sessions, evaluate samples, and provide corrective feedback.

Skills

Technical design experience

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Photoshop

Garment construction knowledge

Communication skills

Time management skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

BeProduct PLM

Bamboo Rose

Browzwear

Job description

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Senior Technical Designer – Children’s Apparel

Reports to: Director of Technical Design

Position type: We’re hiring a Senior Technical Designer with 8+ years of experience to lead technical development for our children’s apparel line at a top-tier manufacturing company. This role requires deep expertise in fit, construction, compliance, and PLM. Familiarity with 3D pattern development platforms is a strong plus.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the end-to-end technical development process from design hand-off through PP & TOP approval.
• Oversee and guide the creation of tech packs, BOMs, graded specs, and construction details in PLM.
• Drive and manage fit sessions, evaluate samples, and provide detailed and corrective feedback to ensure design intent and compliance are met.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Product Development, and Production to maintain brand standards in quality and fit.
• Act as the key technical liaison with overseas factories; troubleshoot issues, mentor junior team members, and uphold development timelines.
• Ensure adherence to children’s wear compliance, safety, and regulatory standards across all product categories.
• Use PLM to manage workflows, vendor communications, and sample tracking.
• Champion digital innovation, including 3D pattern development using platforms like Browzwear for virtual sampling and prototyping.
• Identify process gaps, implement improvements, and contribute to departmental best practices and standards.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in technical design, with at least 3 years focused on children’s apparel
• Ability to handle multiple competing needs, bringing each to timely conclusions
• Ability to multi-task and context switch between various product need demands
• Proficient with Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Photoshop
• Experience working in BeProduct PLM, Bamboo Rose, and Browzwear is a plus.
• Deep understanding of garment construction, grading, and fit across multiple children’s categories
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards for children’s apparel
• Experience managing factory relationships and mentoring junior team members
• Excellent communication, time management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation & full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Disability)
• Leadership opportunity within a collaborative and forward-thinking team
• High-impact role with direct influence on product quality and innovation

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Other

Job function

Design