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location

New York, NY

salary

$80,000

$120,000

employment type

Direct Hire

category

Fashion Design

division

Fourth Floor

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Technical Designer

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

Responsibilities‍

Apply advanced expertise in garment fit, construction, materials, and workmanship
Lead and communicate clear, detailed fit, quality, and construction comments to factories and agents, with a strong focus on child-specific standards and compliance
Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance fit, quality, and development processes across all styles
Develop and support audit systems to regularly assess fit and construction throughout development and production stages
Ensure all factory partners understand and consistently execute brand fit standards, quality expectations, and safety requirements for infant and toddler apparel
Conduct competitive benchmarking to maintain best-in-class fit, construction, and overall product quality within the children’s market
Manage development and production workflows, ensuring timelines and key milestones are met
Create, maintain, and update grading rules, size specs, and tolerance standards specific to infant and toddler categories
Oversee the full fit approval process, including pre-production and top-of-production samples, ensuring consistency and accuracy
Maintain consistency in fit, construction, and quality across all products and categories
Serve as a technical expert on fit and construction, aligning execution with brand standards and design intent
Track, organize, and manage all fit samples, technical packages, and related documentation
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Qualifications‍

Proven experience in technical design
Strong understanding of garment construction, fitting, grading, and safety requirements specific to infant and toddler products
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational, time management, and follow-through abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Adaptable, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Adobe Illustrator
Solid patternmaking knowledge and experience
3–5+ years of experience in technical design or product development
Strong technical expertise in garment fit, construction, and quality execution

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