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Fourth Floor · 1 day ago

Sr. Technical Designer - Kids' Apparel

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $95K/yr

3+ years exp

Fourth Floor is an apparel company seeking a Senior Technical Designer for their Kids Apparel team in NYC. The role involves applying expertise in garment fit and construction to evaluate samples, communicate requirements, and ensure adherence to brand standards throughout the production process.

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Responsibilities

Apply strong expertise in garment fit, construction, materials, and workmanship to evaluate samples and assess production viability

Communicate fit, quality, and construction requirements clearly and consistently to factories and agents

Champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance fit, quality, and processes

Develop and support audit systems to regularly review fit and construction throughout development and production

Ensure factory partners understand and adhere to brand fit and quality standards

Conduct competitive benchmarking to maintain best-in-class fit, construction, and overall product quality

Manage development and production workflows to keep timelines on track

Create, maintain, and update master grading rules and tolerance specifications

Oversee the fit approval process, including coordination and follow-up on pre-production and top-of-production samples

Maintain consistency in fit, construction, and quality across all styles and categories

Serve as a fit and construction authority with a deep understanding of brand standards and product intent

Track, organize, and manage all fit samples and related documentation

Qualification

Technical design experienceGarment fitting knowledgeConstruction knowledgeAdobe IllustratorMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAdaptability