Temporary Technical Designer – Children's Apparel (6 months)

Golden Touch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

A well-established apparel manufacturer in New York is seeking a Temporary Technical Designer for Children's Apparel. This 6-month contract role involves developing garment specifications, ensuring high-quality standards, and communicating fit revisions. The ideal candidate has 4-5 years of experience in childrenswear, proficiency in design software, and strong organizational skills. Join our inclusive team focused on delivering trend-focused products for major retailers.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of Technical Design experience in childrenswear.
• Proficient in relevant design software and applications.
• 1-2 years of patternmaking experience in the apparel industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop initial garment specs for costing and sample production.
• Conduct fittings through to production sample approval.
• Ensure brand integrity and fit consistency throughout development.

Skills

Technical Design experience in childrenswear

Detail orientation

Communication skills

Time management skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

BA/BS in Fashion Technical Design or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

PLM software

Microsoft Office

Browszwear 3D

Job description

Temporary Technical Designer – Children's Apparel (6 months)

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Job Type: Contract

Location: New York, NY

The Technical Designer for Children’swear plays a crucial role in the garment development process, ensuring high-quality standards and fit consistency. This position involves creating initial garment specifications for costing and sample production, conducting fittings, and approving production samples. The designer will establish detailed specifications and construction requirements for various garment types, effectively communicate fit revisions to vendors, and maintain comprehensive tech packs that include sketches, materials, and measurement charts.

Responsibilities

• Develop initial garment specs for costing and sample production
• Conduct fittings through to production sample approval
• Establish specifications and construction requirements for various garment types
• Communicate fit revisions to vendors with technical packages.
• Create and maintain on-time vendor-ready tech packs, including sketches, materials, and measurement charts
• Collaborate with design and technical teams to enhance processes
• Ensure brand integrity and fit consistency throughout development
• Participate in daily handoffs, translating fit and aesthetic details with cross-functional teams
• Recommend improvements on specs and construction techniques

Requirements

• 4-5 years of Technical Design experience in childrenswear
• Strong detail orientation and communication skills
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and PLM software
• Knowledge of garment construction, fit, balance, and fabrics
• BA/BS in Fashion Technical Design or related field preferred
• 1-2 years of patternmaking experience and technical design in the apparel industry
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and web-based applications; Browszwear 3D experience is a plus

Pay Rate

$25.00 - $35.00 per hour

We strive to hire and nurture amazing talent. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience, specialized skills, and internal alignment.

Company Overview

Golden Touch is a family owned and operated wholesale apparel manufacturer with a mission to deliver trend focused products for nearly 50 years. We produce private label brands for large mass market retailers across the globe specializing in children’s, junior, missy and women’s apparel.

Diversity Vision Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. We are an equal employment opportunity for minorities, females, protected veterans, and the disabled.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination based on their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.