About the Role
Seeking a detail-oriented Associate Technical Designer to support children's apparel development. This role involves creating and maintaining tech packs, establishing specifications, and ensuring quality standards, partnering with Technical Design, Design, and overseas vendors.
Responsibilities
- Execute the technical design process during the development stage, creating worksheets and technical packages for costing, proto samples, and product development.
- Measure original garments and reference samples, translating measurements into customer-specific fit and sizing standards.
- Ensure all specifications accurately reflect design intent and customer requirements.
- Collaborate closely with Design, Merchandising, and Technical Design teams to translate aesthetic and fit intentions into executable technical packages.
- Communicate development comments, specifications, and construction details to overseas offices, factories, and vendors.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings and contribute to departmental goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work in 3D adjusting patterns based on design/customer feedback.
Requirements
- 2–5+ years of experience in Technical Design, Patternmaking, Product Development, or a related apparel field.
- Experience developing technical packages, specifications, and garment construction details.
- Strong understanding of apparel fit, balance, grading, patternmaking, and garment construction.
- Experience working with children's apparel is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
- Experience with Browzwear 3D is a strong plus.
- Bachelor's Degree in Technical Design, Patternmaking, Fashion Design, Apparel Product Development, or a related field preferred.
Skills
- Technical design skills
- Garment construction knowledge
- Fit knowledge
- Communication skills
- PLM systems
- Browzwear 3D
- Walmart programs
- Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams)
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Associate
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $63,000 - $75,000
About the Company
- Golden Touch is a family owned and operated wholesale apparel manufacturer with a mission to deliver trend focused products for nearly 50 years.
- We produce private label brands for large mass market retailers across the globe specializing in children’s, junior, missy and women’s apparel.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live and conduct business.
- We are an equal employment opportunity for minorities, females, protected veterans, and the disabled.
- We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination based on their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.
