Technical Designer, Kid's

Centric Brands Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Matching 401(k)

Generous PTO

Merchandise discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Centric Brands Inc. is seeking a Designer in New York who will contribute to the design of iconic fashion brands like Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger. The role requires extensive technical knowledge in children’s fashion and a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience. Key responsibilities include collaborating with the creative team, managing technical design processes, and ensuring product fit and quality. Competitive salary ranging from $62,000 to $85,000, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5+ years working in children’s technical design experience required.
• Ability to lead fittings and take accurate notes.
• Extensive knowledge of construction and sewing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Partner with creative design team for production.
• Manage technical requirements from development to production.
• Conduct fit sessions on live models for evaluation.

Skills

Knowledge of girls silhouettes

Technical understanding of body growth

Pattern making

Construction and industry fit knowledge

Technical direction for corrective actions

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Flex PLM

Proficiency in Adobe products

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in 3D Browzwear

Education

Degree in Fashion Technical Design / Patternmaking

Job description

Designer

What could be more exciting than putting your mark on some of the world’s most famous and well-loved fashion brands? As a designer for Centric Brands, you’ll use your skills and creativity to create designs based on style plans, sales needs and emerging trends. You will also ensure that your work can be transformed into a finished product in a timely manner and at an appropriate price point. This means working not only with our technical design and production teams, but also building collaborative relationships with outside vendors and other external stakeholders. The challenges are exciting and the possibilities endless – as you contribute your skills in a vibrant, customer- and people-centric culture that celebrates you as a valuable member of the team.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

The Technical Designer will work directly with Design and cross‑functional teams in the Kids division to execute vision while achieving impeccable fit, construction and design aesthetics working with licensed contemporary girl's brands such as Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.

• Partner with creative design team to achieve aesthetic while adhering to a production time and action calendar
• Collaborate with the Technical Design Director and cross‑functional partners to land on appropriate fit and functional intent for each product design
• Manage all technical requirements to develop and execute processes from product development to production
• Create and maintain detailed tech packs including specs, tolerances, grading, detail sketches with construction/stitching and fit evaluation comments
• Measure and evaluate garments from proto sample through TOP samples
• Conduct fit sessions on live models and mannequins to evaluate samples for fit, measurement, construction, pattern shaping and functionality
• Provide technical direction, internally and externally, on corrective actions needed to bring samples to brand fit and styling requirements
• Issue grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval
• Maintain close partnership with production teams to maintain on‑time delivery throughout the pre‑production process and proactively monitor seasonal workload

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• Extensive knowledge of girls silhouettes, construction, sewing techniques, related textiles and trim.
• Must have technical understanding of body growth and how it applies to fit
• Knowledge of pattern making, construction, industry fit knowledge and grading
• Comprehensive understanding of product engineering, development, manufacturing and child safety guidelines
• Ability to lead fittings, take detailed and accurate notes
• High accuracy in math skills for correct spec revisions.
• Superior organizational and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Flex PLM, Adobe products, Microsoft Office and 3D Browzwear.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high performance environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability
• Excellent time management skills and effectively prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Graduate with degree in Fashion Technical Design / Patternmaking
• 5+ years working in children’s technical design experience required

In return, we provide an industry‑competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands through workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

Salary Range: $62,000 – $85,000

At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate’s educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.

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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer