Associate Technical Designer- Sleepwear/Loungewear/Underwear (New York City Metropolitan Area)

Company Description

PPI Apparel Group is a leader in the intimate apparel, sleepwear, shapewear, and underwear industry, with over 25 years of experience. Known for its expertise in design, brand building, licensing, and technology investments, PPI delivers impactful results to its partners. The company is committed to innovation, high-quality production, and long-term growth. As a trusted name in the industry, PPI continues to expand its reach and maintain its standing as a market leader.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking an Associate Kids Technical Designer with 3–5 years of experience in children’s apparel to support the technical design process from development through production. This role will partner closely with Design, Production, as well as overseas factories to ensure fit consistency, garment quality, construction, and safety standards are met across kid’s categories.

The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge of children’s apparel/sleepwear sizing and fit, excellent communication skills, and experience managing multiple styles in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

· Evaluate samples for fit, balance, construction, and workmanship across infant, toddler, and kids’ categories.

· Attend fit sessions and communicate clear fit corrections to overseas factories.

· Ensure consistency in sizing/fit standards across product lines.

· Review and approve measurement specs, grading, and construction details throughout development/production stages.

· Collaborate cross-functionally with Design and Production teams to resolve technical and quality issues.

· Track sample status and maintain accurate documentation throughout the product lifecycle.

· Support quality improvement initiatives and troubleshoot garment construction concerns.

· Assist in maintaining fit blocks and technical standards libraries.

· Manage priorities and meet deadlines.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, Apparel Production, or related field preferred.

· 3–5 years of technical design experience in kid’s apparel/sleepwear

· Strong understanding of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, and fit for kid’s sleepwear/apparel.

· Experience conducting fit sessions and communicating fit corrections to vendors.

· Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Excel, and PLM systems.

· Knowledge of kids sizing standards and safety requirements is preferred.

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

· Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

If you’re passionate about kids' sleepwear and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we’d love to meet you!

In office Monday - Thursday and Friday - work from home*

Salary Range: $70k - $80k

Start Date is as soon as possible.