Assistant Childrenswear Technical Designer
Job TypeDirect Hire
Remote TypeOn-Site
Compensation$55000 - $65000 / yr
Job Title
Assistant Childrenswear Technical Designer
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the technical design product lifecycle from pre-fitting through production fit approval
- Support fittings with live fit models by measuring garments, taking detailed fitting notes, editing comments, documenting fit corrections, and communicating updates to overseas teams and factories
- Partner with the Technical Designer to create comprehensive initial technical packages and final full graded specifications
- Work under the guidance of the Technical Designer to execute necessary fit corrections, using diagrams and garment patterns effectively to achieve the desired fit, silhouette, and style
- Facilitate communication with overseas offices and vendors to identify and resolve garment construction and production issues
- Meet with the Production team weekly to review sample approval status and support compliance with the Time and Action Calendar
- Interact regularly with agents, overseas offices, and vendors to help problem-solve garment engineering issues throughout the product lifecycle
- Maintain accurate and detailed technical documentation throughout the development and production process
*In office work with some work from home flexibility on Fridays*
