What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children's Apparel Technical Designer position at Solomon Page?
We are looking to fill a Temp to Perm role for a ChildrensTechnical Designer with a top fashion brand in NYC Role is hybrid in their NYC office midtown. Focus on children's licensed brands - activewear inspired.
The Solomon Page Distinction
Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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- Salary at full time approximately 85-90K but may go higher. Full time hours each week.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with creative design team to achieve aesthetic while adhering to a production time and action calendar
- Collaborating 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 samples 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
Required Qualifications:
- Extensive knowledge of Children’s 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 Illustrator.
- 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
- working in Children’s technical design experience required
The Solomon Page Distinction
Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Opportunity Awaits.
#LI-SS1