Technical Designer, Kid's

Centric Brands Inc.•New York, NY

42d•$62,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

What could be more exciting than putting your mark on some of the world's most famous and well-loved fashion brands? As a designer for Centric Brands, you'll use your skills and creativity to create designs based on style plans, sales needs and emerging trends. You will also ensure that your work can be transformed into a finished product in a timely manner and at an appropriate price point. This means working not only with our technical design and production teams, but also building collaborative relationships with outside vendors and other external stakeholders. The challenges are exciting and the possibilities endless - as you contribute your skills in a vibrant, customer- and people-centric culture that celebrates you as a valuable member of the team. The Technical Designer will work directly with Design and cross-functional teams in the Kids division to execute vision while achieving impeccable fit, construction and design aesthetics working with brands like Boardriders and Quiksilver.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of Children's boys and girls silhouettes, construction, sewing techniques, related textiles and trim.
Must have technical understanding of body growth and how it applies to fit
Knowledge of pattern making, construction, industry fit knowledge and grading
Comprehensive understanding of product engineering, development, manufacturing and child safety guidelines
Ability to lead fittings, take detailed and accurate notes
High accuracy in math skills for correct spec revisions.
Superior organizational and written communication skills
Proficiency in Flex PLM, Adobe products, Microsoft Office and 3D Browzwear.
Ability to work in a fast paced, high performance environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability
Excellent time management skills and effectively prioritize workload and meet deadlines
Graduate with degree in Fashion Technical Design / Patternmaking
5+ years working in Children's technical design experience required

Responsibilities

Partner with creative design team to achieve aesthetic while adhering to a production time and action calendar
Collaborate with the Technical Design Director and cross-functional partners to land on appropriate fit and functional intent for each product design
Manage all technical requirements to develop and execute processes from product development to production
Create and maintain detailed tech packs including specs, tolerances, grading, detail sketches with construction/stitching and fit evaluation comments
Measure and evaluate garments from proto sample through TOP samples
Conduct fit sessions on live models and mannequins to evaluate samples for fit, measurement, construction, pattern shaping and functionality
Provide technical direction, internally and externally, on corrective actions needed to bring samples to brand fit and styling requirements
Issue grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval
Maintain close partnership with production teams to maintain on-time delivery throughout the pre-production process and proactively monitor seasonal workload