What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Designer - Children's wear position at Sweet Apparel Inc?
Sweet Apparel is a leader in Junior's, Women's, Men's, and Kids fast fashion apparel. Sweet Apparel designs, manufactures, and imports apparel under its own labels as well as multiple Private labels. Our clothing can be found at major retailers including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ross, Forever 21, and more. The company is growing and looking for a full-time, Technical Designer to join the Children's wear team on-site at the Midtown Manhattan office.
Responsibilities
- Work with multiple product categories (tops, dresses, skirts, pants, athleisure, sweaters) for Girls and Boys divisions (sizes 2T–16) Knits and Wovens.
- Accurately measure Fit / PP / TOP samples
- Attend fit sessions and take detailed notes
- Responsible for identifying and calling out any fit / construction / workmanship issues to be addressed and communicating all corrections and revisions to factory
- Create initial tech packs for costing and fit sample submits
- Ensure all corrections have been made at the pre-production sample stage to secure the fit / quality for production.
- Work with Private label accounts to achieve desired fit
- Knowledge of Children’s apparel safety regulations and standards
- Knowledge of grading and ability to issue graded specs
- Ability to adhere to calendar to ensure deadlines are met
- Track and manage sample status
- Assist with keeping sample library organized
- Build collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams including design, merchandising, production, and sales.
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