Technical Designer, Childrenswear Knits & Sweaters

Brobston Group; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brobston Group seeks a Technical Designer to create, maintain, and approve tech packs in PLM, guiding suppliers and factories to produce samples and production-ready childrenswear garments.

The role partners with Design, Product Management, Pattern Making, technical design teams, and suppliers to ensure products meet design intent, fit, construction, quality, and calendar requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification in apparel manufacturing, design, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and apparel manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; working knowledge of Gerber, PLM, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of Browzwear or other 3D applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain accurate tech packs in PLM, documenting measurements, construction details, fit requirements, sketches, imagery, and product data.
• Review tech packs and own their integrity and completion from creation through production approval.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and suppliers throughout the product lifecycle, including attending hand-off meetings, reviews, and milestones.
• Support fit sessions, sample reviews, and product evaluations to ensure alignment with design intent and quality standards.
• Manage workload and calendar deliverables, communicate recaps and next steps, and contribute to departmental initiatives and process improvements.

Education

Degree or certification in apparel manufacturing, design, or a related field, or equivalent work experience

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Gerber

PLM

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Summary

The Technical Designer creates, maintains, and approves tech packs in PLM to guide suppliers and factories in producing samples and production-ready childrenswear garments. The role partners with Design, Product Management, Pattern Making, technical design teams, and suppliers to ensure products meet design intent, fit, construction, quality, and calendar requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain accurate tech packs in PLM, documenting measurements, construction details, fit requirements, sketches, imagery, and product data.
• Review tech packs and own their integrity and completion from creation through production approval.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and suppliers throughout the product lifecycle, including attending hand-off meetings, reviews, and milestones.
• Support fit sessions, sample reviews, and product evaluations to ensure alignment with design intent and quality standards.
• Manage workload and calendar deliverables, communicate recaps and next steps, and contribute to departmental initiatives and process improvements.

Requirements

• Degree or certification in apparel manufacturing, design, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and apparel manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; working knowledge of Gerber, PLM, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of Browzwear or other 3D applications is preferred.