Sr. Technical Designer - Kids' Apparel

About This Role

The Senior Technical Designer will apply expertise in garment fit, construction, materials, and workmanship for Kids' Apparel. This role involves communicating requirements to factories, championing continuous improvement, and ensuring adherence to brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Apply strong expertise in garment fit, construction, materials, and workmanship to evaluate samples and assess production viability
• Communicate fit, quality, and construction requirements clearly and consistently to factories and agents
• Champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance fit, quality, and processes
• Develop and support audit systems to regularly review fit and construction throughout development and production
• Ensure factory partners understand and adhere to brand fit and quality standards
• Conduct competitive benchmarking to maintain best-in-class fit, construction, and overall product quality
• Manage development and production workflows to keep timelines on track
• Create, maintain, and update master grading rules and tolerance specifications
• Oversee the fit approval process, including coordination and follow-up on pre-production and top-of-production samples
• Maintain consistency in fit, construction, and quality across all styles and categories
• Serve as a fit and construction authority with a deep understanding of brand standards and product intent
• Track, organize, and manage all fit samples and related documentation

Requirements

• Proven experience working across all girls’ apparel categories
• Excellent written, verbal, and in-person communication abilities
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-through skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to respond quickly to changing business needs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Adobe Illustrator
• Patternmaking knowledge and experience
• Three to five years of experience in technical design or product development
• Strong technical understanding of garment fitting and construction

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in technical design or product development

Skills

* Required skills