Job Description

Our client, an apparel company, is looking for an Associate Technical Designer for their Kids Apparel to join their team in NYC!

Responsibilities

• Support multiple Girls’ and Boys’ categories (2T–16), including tops, dresses, skirts, pants, athleisure, sweaters, and sleepwear across both knits and wovens.
• Take precise measurements on Fit, PP, and TOP samples and document results accurately.
• Participate in fit sessions, capturing clear and detailed notes.
• Identify fit, construction, and workmanship issues and clearly communicate all needed adjustments and revisions to factories.
• Develop initial tech packs for costing and early fit submissions.
• Verify that all updates have been completed on pre-production samples to ensure quality and consistency before bulk production.
• Partner with private-label accounts to achieve their specific fit requirements.
• Maintain understanding of children’s apparel safety guidelines and compliance standards.
• Apply grading knowledge and create graded specifications when needed.
• Follow the development calendar closely and meet all key deadlines.
• Monitor and manage sample status throughout the process.
• Help maintain an organized and up-to-date sample library.
• Build strong working relationships with design, merchandising, production, and sales teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in Technical Design.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, sewing techniques, patternmaking, production processes, and textiles.
• Proficient in PLM systems and Excel; familiarity with Clo3D is a plus.
• Highly detail-oriented, proactive, eager to learn, and collaborative.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, deadline-driven environment.

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