Technical Design Manager - Kids Apparel

Our client, a well known children's apparel brand, is looking for a Technical Design Manager to join their team in New York!

Responsibilities:

• Lead technical design & development across global teams
• Drive cross-functional alignment to ensure product integrity from concept through production
• Lead innovation and develop solutions to resolve challenges within complex product development cycles
• Manage the rollout of new programs and retail partnerships, ensuring smooth integration into existing workflows
• Establish and implement SOPs and best practices across teams
• Lead process and system improvements that enhance efficiency
• Proactively identify and resolve issues in fit, fabric, and construction
• Evaluate textiles for performance and quality, while anticipating and resolving potential garment challenges
• Manage fittings, approvals, and overall quality standards
• Guide quality control efforts

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Technical Design experience within kids apparel
• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design, Textile Engineering or equivalent
• Expertise in Children’s and Baby clothing, including fit, grading, and product integrity and safety
• Proficiency in 3D patternmaking
• Experience traveling to regional sourcing offices and/or factories to work with technical teams