Product Development

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Schedule:

Monday–Friday
Salary:
Based on Experience

Technical Designer / Spec Technician

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Schedule:

Monday–Friday
Salary:
Based on Experience

An apparel company is seeking an experienced Technical Designer / Spec Technician specializing in children's apparel. This position will focus primarily on boys' and girls' sleepwear, swimwear, and intimates
, covering sizes from 12 months through size 16
.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in the budget children's sleepwear market and a strong technical understanding of fit, grading, pattern-making, sewing, garment construction, and fabrications
.

• Create accurate size specifications for children's apparel ranging from 12 months through size 16
  .
• Develop specifications for boys' and girls'
  sleepwear, swimwear, and intimates
  .
• Perform grading across applicable size ranges.
• Evaluate fit samples and provide detailed fit and construction comments.
• Identify fit, measurement, and garment construction issues.
• Communicate corrections and revisions clearly to factories.
• Create diagrams and technical instructions showing factories how garment construction should be corrected.
• Review garments for proper fit, proportion, construction, and consistency.
• Work with design, production, and factory teams throughout the development process.
• Maintain accurate technical specifications and product documentation.
• Ensure corrections and approvals are communicated accurately and in a timely manner.

• Minimum 5 years of direct experience in the budget children's sleepwear market required.
• Strong product knowledge of children's sleepwear.
• Experience working with both boys' and girls' sleepwear
  .
• Strong knowledge of pattern-making, sewing, grading, and garment construction
  .
• Experience creating and maintaining garment size specifications.
• Strong understanding of both knit and woven fabrications
  .
• Experience working with a variety of fabrics and fabric finishes.
• Ability to evaluate fit samples and provide clear, detailed technical comments.
• Ability to communicate garment corrections effectively to overseas factories.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Illustrator required
  .
• Knowledge of File Maker Pro is a plus.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines in a fast-paced apparel environment.