Associate, Technical Designer Kidswear

Centric Brands•New York, NY

4d•$66,300 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an Associate Technical Designer for our growing Kids Division, working with boys' separates. This role involves participating in the style and fit approval process, creating accurate initial specs, determining proper fit and construction, and communicating development and fit information to overseas vendors. The Associate Technical Designer will also review digital reports, field issues from proto through production, support the technical design workload by creating fit schedules and maintaining tracking logs, and participate in 3D initiatives and other projects as needed.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit standards, understanding of patternmaking, grade rules and key fabrications.
Comprehensive understanding of Child Safety guidelines.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
Good time management and organizational skills.
Ability to follow through with task completion.
Ability to multi-task.
Superior organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Minimum of 2 yrs of technical design experience, preferably in children’s apparel.
Experience working with overseas vendors.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Illustrator.
Experience with Flex PLM.

Nice To Haves

Apparel related Associates or Bachelor’s degree from a Fashion School preferred.
3D Browzwear / V-stitcher a plus.

Responsibilities

Participate in style and fit approval process with cross-functional partners to meet all deadlines and address issues for resolution with technical designers and fashion designers.
Work closely with the Technical Design Manager to create accurate initial specs and determine proper fit and construction.
Measure and prepare all samples for fit sessions.
Participate in fit sessions, taking accurate notes during the session, appropriate recommendations for fit and construction issues.
Adhere to established fit, construction, and safety standards by producing accurate specification packages including sketch details, base size specifications, grading, and construction.
Communicate development and fit information to overseas vendors through written reports, sketches and/or pattern corrections.
Review and comment on digital reports from overseas Technical Design team.
Field issues from proto through production.
Support technical design workload by creating fit schedules and maintaining tracking logs and measurement records.
Participate in 3D initiatives.
Support additional technical design projects and initiatives as needed.