Associate Technical Designer

Gerber Childrenswear • New York City, NY

6d • 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 supports product quality and consistency throughout development and partners closely with Design, Pattern Making, and external vendors. It 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 position 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 using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Detail-oriented, accurate, organized, and reliable in following through.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate professionally within a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-directed and adaptable, with a willingness to learn new systems or technologies and collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage garment fit and construction from first sample specification through production.
• Work with the Pattern Maker to develop product templates and grading, and maintain them in the Blue Cherry Tech Pack system.
• Evaluate prototype and size-set samples for construction and provide vendors with correction comments 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 the prototype stage through production approval.
• Communicate daily with factories, suppliers, and internal cross-functional teams during the approval process, monitoring issues that could affect deliveries.
• Maintain a library of existing silhouettes and stay current with market trends.
• Propose cost-effective silhouettes or construction alternatives to Design while maintaining overall aesthetics.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings.
• Time away from work to support family, hobbies, health, and recharging.
• Opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Access to financial benefits, programs, and education to help protect income, pay expenses, and invest for the future.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Discounts to the company and related companies.

What This Job Offers

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