Technical Designer (Kidswear)

24 Seven Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is seeking a Technical Designer (Mid-Senior) for Children's wear, onsite in New York City. You will ensure fit, construction, quality, and manufacturability from development through production, translating design intent into production-ready products.

Collaborate with Design, Product Development, Sourcing, and overseas factories to meet cost targets, timelines, and brand standards. The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise, 5-8+ years in apparel technical design, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or related field or equivalent experience (required).
• 5-8+ years of apparel technical design experience.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit across multiple categories.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Illustrator.
• Experience working with overseas factories and managing multiple styles.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage development from first fit through production approval.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical packages with specs, measurements and tolerances.
• Communicate technical comments to vendors and factories to ensure clarity.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development and Sourcing to meet cost, quality and delivery goals.

Skills

Garment construction

Patternmaking

Grading

Fit analysis

Vendor collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or Technical Design

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Job Title: Technical Designer (Mid-Senior Level) - Children's

Onsite 5 days a week - NYC

Salary: $75K-$100K Base (DOE)

Position Summary

Technical Designer is responsible for ensuring the fit, construction, quality, and manufacturability of garments from development through production. This role partners closely with Design, Product Development, Sourcing, and Manufacturing to translate design intent into production-ready products that meet brand standards, cost targets, and timelines. The mid-Senior level Technical Designer brings strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage complex styles.

Key Responsibilities

Fit & Technical Execution

• Create and manage development from first fit through production approval.
• Conduct and manage fit sessions, providing clear and actionable feedback to the cross-functional team.
• Evaluate garment fit, balance, and construction.
• Approve or request pattern corrections to achieve consistent fit and sizing standards.

Technical Specifications & Documentation

• Create, review, and maintain detailed technical packages, including specs, measurements, construction details, grading rules, and tolerances.
• Develop and update measurement charts and fit standards across categories.
• Ensure accurate and timely communication of technical comments to vendors and factories.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Design to interpret design intent while ensuring manufacturability and fit integrity.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Sourcing to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals.
• Communicate directly with overseas vendors to resolve fit and construction issues.

Quality & Production Support

• Identify and proactively resolve fit, construction, or quality risks before bulk production.
• Review pre-production samples for technical approval.
• Support quality consistency from development through production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5-8+ years of apparel technical design experience.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit across multiple categories.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Illustrator.
• Experience working with overseas factories and managing multiple styles simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to give clear, concise technical direction.
• Detail-oriented, organized, solutions-driven, and able to meet deadlines.