Technical Designer – Kids & Denim

Li & Fung•New York, NY

24d•$110,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Join our dynamic team and take your career to the next level with our innovative and forward-thinking apparel company. We specialize in high-quality kids wear and denim across multiple categories, and we are seeking a skilled Technical Designer to support and drive our technical design process. In this role, you will ensure the fit, quality, and technical accuracy of our kids’ and denim apparel. You will lead technical development from concept through production — partnering closely with Design, Merchandising, Production, and our global teams. This position requires strong denim construction knowledge and an understanding of kids' sizing, safety standards, and wear-testing needs. If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for bringing product to life, and strong technical expertise in both kids and denim apparel — we would love to hear from you!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design, Apparel, Textile Science, or related field.
5–7 years of technical design experience, with a strong focus in kids’ apparel and denim.
Strong knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, wash processes, safety regulations for children’s apparel, and denim performance standards.
Proven ability to lead fittings — set up, fit, comment, and follow through to TOP approval.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams and vendors.
High proficiency in Illustrator, Excel, and PLM systems.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance and support for kids’ and denim categories, ensuring optimal fit and product quality.
Create and maintain detailed tech packs, graded specs, BOMs, and construction pages using PLM and Excel.
Apply advanced pattern, construction, and denim garment knowledge when reviewing and refining styles.
Conduct fittings independently, fit on various size sets, and write clear fit comments focused on consistency and quality improvements.
Evaluate and measure samples from proto through TOPs; ensure size consistency and compliance with safety and brand standards.
Partner closely with Design to maintain the seasonal aesthetic while solving technical challenges.
Communicate clearly with factories and overseas partners on corrections, quality issues, and execution solutions.
Track sample flow and approvals against the development calendar to ensure on-time delivery.
Build and maintain consistent fit standards across multiple kids’ age groups and denim silhouettes.
Troubleshoot denim-specific construction, wash treatments, shrinkage/torque, and fabric performance.
Collaborate cross-functionally to support end-to-end product development — driving timelines and accountability.
Maintain detailed documentation in PLM for all technical changes and approvals.
Manage multiple styles and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.