Senior Technical Designer - Kids' Apparel & Fit

iApparel Brands LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Company is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Designer to lead garment construction, specifications, and fit for kids' apparel in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with Design and Production to develop high-quality, cost-effective garments, manage block patterns, and coordinate with overseas vendors to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires at least 7 years in technical design for children's apparel, proficiency in Excel, Illustrator, Photoshop, and PLM, with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of Technical Design experience.
• Extensive knowledge of children's apparel, garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and PLM systems.
• Experience with TUKA and 3D design systems is a plus.
• Previous technical design experience in children's apparel is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of garment construction, manufacturing methods, and textiles for both knit and woven apparel.
• Create and maintain development and production specifications, including grading, for girls' sizes Newborn through Size 16.
• Partner with Design and Production teams to develop high-quality, cost-effective garments.
• Maintain and manage block patterns and fit standards.
• Document all fit sessions and provide clear, detailed comments, specifications, diagrams, and photos to vendors.
• Coordinate daily with overseas vendors and factories to ensure development and production remain on schedule.
• Monitor Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports throughout all fit phases, identify potential delays, and escalated risks to management when necessary.

Skills

Technical design

Garment construction

Patternmaking

Grading

Fit knowledge

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

PLM systems

TUKA

3D design

Job description

Children's Company is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Designer to lead garment construction, specifications, and fit for kids' apparel in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with Design and Production to develop high-quality, cost-effective garments, manage block patterns, and coordinate with overseas vendors to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires at least 7 years in technical design for children's apparel, proficiency in Excel, Illustrator, Photoshop, and PLM, with