What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Designer (Associate to Senior Level) position at Petit Clair?
Petit Clair is a growing children’s fashion brand known for timeless style, quality craftsmanship, and attention to detail. With a strong direct-to-consumer presence and 8 retail locations, we are continuing to expand our technical design and product development team.
We are currently seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Technical Designer to support the development process from concept through production.
We are open to candidates ranging from:
- Associate / Junior Technical Designers looking to grow
- Mid-Level Technical Designers
- Senior Technical Designers with strong factory communication and ownership experience
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the technical side of apparel development and thrives in a fast-paced environment working closely with factories, design, and production teams.
Responsibilities Include:
✔ Creating and maintaining tech packs, specs, grading, BOMs, and construction details
✔ Reviewing designs and identifying missing or unclear technical information prior to factory submission
✔ Managing communication and follow-up with overseas factories
✔ Owning development timelines from proto through production readiness
✔ Participating in fittings and providing actionable fit comments
✔ Tracking styles, comments, and approvals within PLM systems
✔ Ensuring accuracy, organization, and execution throughout the development process
Qualifications:
- Experience in technical design and/or apparel development
- Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and production processes
- Experience working with overseas factories preferred
- Proficiency in PLM systems, Excel, and Adobe Illustrator
- Excellent written communication skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
✨ We are especially interested in candidates who are proactive, process-driven, highly responsive, and excited to be hands-on in bringing products to life.
📩 If interested, please apply directly or message me to schedule a conversation.