Our client is looking for a Technical Designer, with experience in kids apparel across infant, toddler and kids’ sizes. This role will work cross functionally with Production, Design and vendors to execute and implement consistent size, fit, construction, quality standards, grade rules and tolerance, and standard pattern blocks.
Responsibilities:
Lead fit sessions using live model/body form to assess fit, proportion, and overall styling of garments
Provide detailed evaluation for each fit sample which may include pattern corrections, sketches, photos and fit comments
Ensure size and fit consistency within and across product categories
Partner with Production and overseas offices to support quality and on-time delivery of products
Manage fit and construction approval process with cross functional partners to meet all deadlines and raise issues to appropriate level for resolution in a timely manner
Communicate and provide clear direction to overseas offices and factories on submits and approval status
Special projects as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Patternmaking or related field
4+ years of experience in the fashion industry (children’s wear knowledge required)
Excellent organizational and communication skills with attention to detail
Ability to lead and develop a team of Assistant/Associate Technical Designer (s)
Salary $75,000-$125,000 depending on experience level
Full time in office
Numbers & Facts
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$75,000–$125,000 Per Year
Skills
Apparel Designunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Fashion Designunmatched
Fashion Industryunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Pattern Makingunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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