Technical Designer – Children's Apparel

Description

The Technical Designer for Childrenswear plays a critical part in the garment development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality standards, fit consistency, and brand integrity from concept through production. 

The Technical Designer will be responsible for creating initial garment specifications, managing fittings, and maintaining accurate, vendor-ready tech packs. This role partners closely with Design, Product Development, and cross-functional teams to translate design intent into production-ready garments while supporting speed-to-market in a fast-paced environment. 

Responsibilities

• Develop initial garment specifications for costing and sample production, ensuring alignment with design intent and customer requirements. 
• Execute and maintain detailed, vendor-ready tech packs—including sketches, materials, construction details, and measurement charts—throughout the product lifecycle. 
• Conduct fit sessions and manage the fit process through to production sample approval. 
• Evaluate garments for fit, balance, and construction; provide clear, concise, and actionable fit comments. 
• Establish specifications and construction requirements across a range of garment types. 
• Communicate fit revisions and technical direction to vendors through comprehensive tech packs and written communication. 
• Apply knowledge of pattern correction, grading, and garment construction to enhance product quality and consistency. 
• Collaborate closely with Design, Merchandising, and Technical teams to translate aesthetic vision into production-ready garments. 
• Participate in daily handoffs, ensuring alignment on fit intent, construction, and design details with cross-functional partners. 
• Proactively recommend improvements to specifications, construction methods, and development processes. 
• Ensure brand integrity and fit consistency throughout the development process while adhering to timelines and key milestones.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Technical Design or a related field. 
• 4–5 years of Technical Design experience, preferably within children’s apparel. 
• 1–2 years of patternmaking experience within the apparel industry. 
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, balance, grading, and fabrics. 
• Proven ability to develop specs, conduct fittings, and manage product through production approval. 
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and PLM systems. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and web-based applications. 
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical information and fit comments. 
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 
• Resourceful problem-solver with strong follow-up skills and sense of ownership.
• Experience working in a high-volume production environment. 

New York Pay Rate 

We strive to hire and nurture amazing talent. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience, specialized skills, and internal alignment.

Company Overview

Golden Touch is a family owned and operated wholesale apparel manufacturer with a mission to deliver trend focused products for nearly 50 years. We produce private label brands for large mass market retailers across the globe specializing in children’s, junior, missy and women’s apparel.

Diversity Vision Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. We are an equal employment opportunity for minorities, females, protected veterans, and the disabled.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination based on their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.