Technical Designer, Kid's

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Technical Designer to join their Kids division. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with creative teams to ensure impeccable fit and construction of children's apparel. Your expertise in technical design, pattern making, and sewing techniques will be pivotal in transforming innovative ideas into high-quality products. With a focus on collaboration and creativity, you will thrive in a vibrant work culture that values your contributions. Join a company that prioritizes growth, diversity, and community impact, while enjoying competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan

Matching 401(k)

Summer Fridays

Generous PTO

Merchandise discounts

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Children's technical design required.
• Extensive knowledge of children's silhouettes and construction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams to achieve aesthetic and functional goals.
• Manage technical requirements from product development to production.

Skills

Technical Design

Fit Evaluation

Sewing Techniques

Pattern Making

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Mathematical Accuracy

Time Management

Education

Degree in Fashion Technical Design / Patternmaking

Tools

Flex PLM

Adobe Products

Microsoft Office

3D Browzwear

Job description

About Us

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

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 brands like Boardriders and Quiksilver.

• 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 Children’s boys and 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 though 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