Technical Designer, Children's Apparel & Fit Specialist

bon bébé

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

46 hours ago

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Job summary

bon bébé in New Jersey seeks a full-time Technical Designer / Fit Technician to join our growing children's apparel team. You will work with Production, Design, and overseas partners to ensure accurate fit, measurements, grading, construction, and overall product quality from development through production.

The ideal candidate has strong garment construction knowledge, fit evaluation, and experience with infant to kids apparel.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or related field preferred.
2-5 years in Technical Design, Fit Technician, or related apparel experience preferred.
Experience with newborn, infant, toddler, and children's apparel strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and apparel fit evaluation.
Ability to independently conduct fittings and write detailed fit comments.
Experience working with overseas factories and vendors.
Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple seasons, categories, and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Create, review, and update measurement specifications and point-of-measure (POM) charts.
Review graded specifications to ensure sizing consistency across all size ranges.
Measure all incoming development, fit, pre-production, and production samples.
Conduct, coordinate, and document fit sessions using approved fit forms and standards.
Evaluate fit, balance, proportions, comfort, mobility, construction, and overall garment appearance.
Identify necessary pattern, grading, measurement, and construction corrections.
Review and evaluate samples for specification accuracy, pattern shape, workmanship, and quality.
Maintain consistency in fit across all apparel categories.
Communicate fit comments, measurement revisions, construction corrections, and approvals to overseas vendors in a clear and timely manner.
Utilize technical sketches, digital photos, marked-up specifications, and detailed fit comments to communicate corrections.
Follow up with vendors to ensure fit comments and corrections are properly executed.
Collaborate with Design, Production, and Sourcing teams to achieve design intent while maintaining cost-effective production.
Approve garments for production or reject samples and schedule follow-up fittings as needed.
Maintain sample tracking logs and approval records.
Assist in troubleshooting fit, quality, and production issues.
Research market trends, competitor fit standards, and industry best practices.