Job Description

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, Macy's, and more. The company is growing and looking for a full-time, Associate Technical Designer to join the Childrenswear 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.

Qualifications

• Degree in Technical Design or Fashion Design
• 4+ years experience in Technical Design
• Knowledge of sewing construction, patternmaking, garment manufacturing, and fabrics.
• Proficient in PLM and Excel
• Knowledge of Clo3D is helpful
• Attention to detail, sense of urgency, willingness to learn, team-player
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

$60-70,000 annual salary depending on experience level

Benefits offered:

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid Vacation, Sick days and Paid Holidays

Summer Fridays

Flexible schedule

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