Associate Technical Designer – Children's Apparel

The Associate Technical Designer for Childrenswear plays a crucial role in the garment development process, ensuring high-quality standards and fit consistency. This position involves creating initial garment specifications for costing and sample production, conducting fittings, and approving production samples. The designer will establish detailed specifications and construction requirements for various garment types, effectively communicate fit revisions to vendors, and maintain comprehensive tech packs that include sketches, materials, and measurement charts.

Responsibilities

• Develop initial garment specs for costing and sample production.
• Conduct fittings through to production sample approval.
• Establish specifications and construction requirements for various garment types.
• Communicate fit revisions to vendors with technical packages.
• Create and maintain on-time vendor-ready tech packs, including sketches, materials, and measurement charts.
• Collaborate with design and technical teams to enhance processes.
• Ensure brand integrity and fit consistency throughout development.
• Participate in daily handoffs, translating fit and aesthetic details with cross-functional teams.
• Recommend improvements on specs and construction techniques.

• 3 - 5 years of Technical Design experience in childrenswear or juniors.
• Strong detail orientation and communication skills.
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and PLM software.
• Knowledge of garment construction, fit, balance, and fabrics.
• BA/BS in Fashion Technical Design or related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of patternmaking experience and technical design in the apparel industry.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and web-based applications; Browzwear 3D experience is a plus.

Hybrid Work Schedule

4 days a week in the office, 1 day work from home

New York Pay Rate $50,000 - $70,000

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.