Associate Technical Designer

Gerber Childrenswear LLC • New York, NY

8d • $65,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Technical Designer executes style development from prototype fit through production, ensuring garments meet design intent, fit standards, and customer expectations. The role helps maintain product quality and consistency throughout development by partnering with Design, Pattern Making, and external vendors. The position requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This is a full-time, hybrid role based in New York, with three days in the office and two days that can be worked remotely from home. The hiring base annual salary range is $65,000–$85,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Manufacturing.
• At least 3 years of experience in Technical Design.
• Strong technical foundation in manual and computer-aided 2D pattern correction and grading.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, including flat sketch creation.
• Experience creating and interpreting technical design details to achieve desired fit and design intent.
• Apparel industry experience, with a focus on infant product development, fabrics, and product types.
• Comfort working in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Detail-oriented, with a high degree of accuracy, organization, and follow-through.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate professionally within a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-directed and adaptable, with willingness to learn new systems or technologies and collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage garment fit and construction from the first sample specification through production.
• Work with the Pattern Maker to develop templates and grading for products and maintain them in the Blue Cherry Tech Pack system.
• Evaluate prototype and size-set samples for construction and provide vendors with comments and corrections on technical sketches.
• Collaborate with the Pattern Maker to identify solutions to fit and construction issues.
• Revise templates and grading in Blue Cherry and release Tech Packs to factories.
• Drive the Time and Action Calendar from prototype through production approval.
• Communicate daily with factories, suppliers, and internal cross-functional teams throughout the approval process, monitoring issues that may affect deliveries.
• Maintain a library of existing silhouettes and stay current with market trends.
• Recommend cost-effective silhouettes or construction alternatives to Design while maintaining overall aesthetics.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Health and wellness programs and offerings.
• Time away from work to support work-life harmony.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Financial planning benefits, programs, and education, including a generous 401(k) match.
• Discounts to the company and related companies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level