Technical Designer - Kids Apparel

Sweet Apparel Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k

Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays

Summer Fridays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Sweet Apparel Inc. is seeking a Technical Designer to join the Childrenswear team on-site at our Midtown Manhattan office. You will work across girls and boys categories (2T–16), manage fit, create tech packs, and ensure production-grade quality.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Technical Design or Fashion Design with 5+ years in technical design, strong PLM/Excel skills, and knowledge of sewing construction. This role offers a fast-paced environment with collaborative cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Degree in Technical Design or Fashion Design.
• 5+ years experience in Technical Design.
• Knowledge of sewing construction, patternmaking, garment manufacturing, and fabrics.
• Proficient in PLM and Excel.
• Knowledge of Clo3D is helpful.
• Attention to detail, sense of urgency, willingness to learn, team-player.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with multiple product categories for Girls and Boys divisions (2T–16).
• Accurately measure Fit/PP/TOP samples and attend fit sessions.
• Identify and address fit/construction/workmanship issues with factories.
• Create initial tech packs for costing and fit submission.
• Ensure corrections are made at pre-production samples.
• Collaborate with private label accounts to achieve desired fit.
• Maintain sample library and track status; build cross-functional relationships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Team-player

Fast-paced work

Education

Degree in Technical Design or Fashion Design

Tools

PLM

Excel

Clo3D

Job description

Sweet Apparel Inc. is a leader in Junior's, Women's, Men's, and Kids fast fashion apparel. Sweet Apparel designs, manufactures, and imports apparel under its own labels as well as multiple Private labels. Our clothing can be found at major retailers including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ross, Macy's, and more.

We are growing and looking for a full-time, Technical Designer to join the Childrenswear team on-site at the Midtown Manhattan office!

Please note: this is an on-site position in Midtown Manhattan where we work in office 5 days/week!

Key Responsibilities

• Work with multiple product categories (tops, dresses, skirts, pants, athleisure, sweaters, sleepwear) for Girls and Boys divisions (sizes 2T–16) Knits and Wovens.
• Accurately measure Fit/PP/TOP samples
• Attend fit sessions and take detailed notes
• Responsible for identifying and calling out any fit/construction/workmanship issues to be addressed and communicating all corrections and revisions to factory
• Create initial tech packs for costing and fit sample submits
• Ensure all corrections have been made at the pre-production sample stage to perfect the fit/quality for production.
• Work with Private label accounts to achieve desired fit
• Knowledge of Children’s apparel safety regulations and standards
• Knowledge of grading and ability to issue graded specs
• Communicate with factories daily to send fit comments/tech packs and resolve any issues/advise on questions
• Ability to adhere to calendar to ensure deadlines are met
• Track and manage sample status
• Assist with keeping sample library organized
• Build collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams including design, merchandising, production, and sales.

Qualifications

• Degree in Technical Design or Fashion Design
• 5+ years experience in Technical Design
• Knowledge of sewing construction, patternmaking, garment manufacturing, and fabrics.
• Proficient in PLM and Excel
• Knowledge of Clo3D is helpful
• Attention to detail, sense of urgency, willingness to learn, team-player
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

• Medical insurance
• 401k
• Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Paid Holidays
• Summer Fridays
• Growth opportunities

https://sweetapparelinc.com/

Target compensation for this role starts at $75k/yr dependent on experience