Garan, Incorporated · 5 hours ago
Senior Technical Designer
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $110K/yr
8+ years expGaran, Incorporated is a top-tier manufacturing company seeking a Senior Technical Designer for their children’s apparel line. The role involves leading the technical development process, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with various teams to maintain brand quality.
E-CommerceFashionLeisureLifestyleManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end technical development process from design hand-off through PP & TOP approval
Oversee and guide the creation of tech packs, BOMs, graded specs, and construction details in PLM
Drive and manage fit sessions, evaluate samples, and provide detailed and corrective feedback to ensure design intent and compliance are met
Collaborate closely with Design, Product Development, and Production to maintain brand standards in quality and fit
Act as the key technical liaison with overseas factories; troubleshoot issues, mentor junior team members, and uphold development timelines
Ensure adherence to children’s wear compliance, safety, and regulatory standards across all product categories
Use PLM to manage workflows, vendor communications, and sample tracking
Champion digital innovation, including 3D pattern development using platforms like Browzwear for virtual sampling and prototyping
Identify process gaps, implement improvements, and contribute to departmental best practices and standards
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in technical design, with at least 3 years focused on children's apparel
Ability to handle multiple competing needs, bringing each to timely conclusions
Ability to multi-task and context switch between various product need demands
Proficient with Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Photoshop
Deep understanding of garment construction, grading, and fit across multiple children's categories
Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards for children's apparel
Experience managing factory relationships and mentoring junior team members
Excellent communication, time management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Bachelor's degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred
Familiarity with 3D pattern development platforms is a strong plus
Experience working in BeProduct PLM, Bamboo Rose, and Browzwear is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Life Insurance
Disability
Company
Garan, Incorporated
Garan was founded in 1941 and is a global manufacturer and importer of branded and private label apparel, mainly newborn, infants', toddlers', girls', boys', men's, and women's, with over 4,000 employees worldwide.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2002-09-04Acquired
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