Technical Designer, Kidswear

Fourth Floor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,548 - 64,058; Full time

Job summary

A talent acquisition firm is seeking a Technical Designer to assist the team temporarily in their New York office. The role involves developing specs, measuring garments, and supporting cross-functional teams. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in apparel design, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in design software. This is a full-time position offering a pay range of $42.50/hr - $46.50/hr.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Technical Design experience in apparel design, childrenswear is a plus.
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing initial specs with the Design team.
• Enter development sample measurements into PLM.
• Track and organize samples as they arrive in the office.
• Measure garments for accuracy and consistency.
• Review garments for quality issues.
• Assist during fit sessions by taking detailed photos and notes.
• Generate fit comments to share with overseas vendors.
• Maintain tech logs with fit comments and photos.
• Support cross-functional partners in Production, Product Development, and Design.

Skills

Technical Design experience

Communication skills

Knowledge of garment construction

Proficiency in design software

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

Word

PLM systems

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Base pay range

$42.50/hr - $46.50/hr

Our client is seeking a Technical Designer to assist the team temporarily in their New York office!

Hours: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing initial specs, working with the Design team to ensure accuracy of design intent
• Enter development sample measurements into PLM
• Track and organize samples as they arrive in office
• Measure garments to ensure accuracy and consistency with specs
• Review garments for quality issues
• Assist during fit sessions by taking detailed photos and notes
• Generate fit comments to be shared with overseas vendors
• Maintain tech logs with fit comments and photos throughout the products approval process
• Support cross-functional partners in Production, Product Development, and Design as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Technical Design experience in apparel design, childrenswear is a plus
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills (including contact with overseas fabric mills and suppliers)
• Knowledge of garment construction
• Proficient in design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Word and PLM systems
• Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently

Please submit your resume for consideration.