The Associate Technical Designer manages garment fit, construction, grading, and technical specifications from prototype through production. Responsibilities include evaluating samples, correcting fit and construction issues, maintaining Blue Cherry tech packs, releasing specifications to factories, managing approval timelines, communicating with vendors and internal teams, and developing cost-effective construction alternatives while maintaining design intent, quality, and consistency.
Company Overview
At Gerber Childrenswear we stand for quality, everyday comfort, and safety. From the clothes we design, to the fabrics we select, to our focus on sustainability and community, we have got what baby needs for their first 1000 days and from one generation to the next.
Our Team
Our mission is to be trusted partner to those all responsible for the parenting journey. We do this by seeking every day to answer the question -Will this be safe and bring comfort and joy to every child?
We are dedicated to our mission and passionate about collaboration, moving quickly, breaking down barriers, leveraging technology, eliminating bureaucracy and constantly striving to evolve. Our cultural foundation is built on quality, trust, and value, all bundled together in 90 years of happy little clients while focused on continuously improving to ensure many more years of happy little clients
This is a full time, hybrid role with our office in New York. This position does require 3 days in office and 2 days that can be completed remotely from home. The hiring base annual salary range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000.
Who We Are Looking For:
The Associate Technical Designer is responsible for executing style development from prototype fit through production, ensuring garments meet design intent, fit standards, and customer expectations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining product quality and consistency across all stages of development by partnering closely with Design, Pattern Making, and external vendors. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while maintaining quality and consistency throughout the development process.
What You'll Do:
At Gerber Childrenswear we stand for quality, everyday comfort, and safety. From the clothes we design, to the fabrics we select, to our focus on sustainability and community, we have got what baby needs for their first 1000 days and from one generation to the next.
Our Team
Our mission is to be trusted partner to those all responsible for the parenting journey. We do this by seeking every day to answer the question -Will this be safe and bring comfort and joy to every child?
We are dedicated to our mission and passionate about collaboration, moving quickly, breaking down barriers, leveraging technology, eliminating bureaucracy and constantly striving to evolve. Our cultural foundation is built on quality, trust, and value, all bundled together in 90 years of happy little clients while focused on continuously improving to ensure many more years of happy little clients
This is a full time, hybrid role with our office in New York. This position does require 3 days in office and 2 days that can be completed remotely from home. The hiring base annual salary range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000.
Who We Are Looking For:
The Associate Technical Designer is responsible for executing style development from prototype fit through production, ensuring garments meet design intent, fit standards, and customer expectations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining product quality and consistency across all stages of development by partnering closely with Design, Pattern Making, and external vendors. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while maintaining quality and consistency throughout the development process.
What You'll Do:
- Responsible for all aspects of garment fit and construction from first sample spec through production.
- Work closely with Pattern Maker to develop templates/grading for all products and maintains in Blue Cherry Tech Pack system for all programs.
- Evaluates prototype/size set samples for construction and provides comments to vendors showing corrections on technical sketches.
- Work closely with Pattern Maker in identifying solutions to all fit/construction issues.
- Revise templates/grading in Blue Cherry and release Tech Packs to factories.
- Drive Time and Action Calendar from Prototype to Production approval stage.
- Daily communication with factories/suppliers and internal cross functional teams throughout approval process monitoring issues affecting deliveries.
- Maintains library for existing silhouettes as well as remaining current with market trends.
- Initiates cost effective silhouettes and/or construction alternatives to Design while maintaining overall aesthetics.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Manufacturing
- 3+ years of experience in Technical Design
- Strong technical foundation in manual and computer-aided 2D pattern correction and grading
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, including flat sketch creation
- Experience creating and interpreting technical design details to achieve desired fit and design intent
- Apparel industry experience, with a focus on infant product development, fabrics, and product types
- Comfortable working in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe Illustrator
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy, organization, and follow-through
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate professionally within a team
- Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Self-directed, adaptable, and willing to learn new systems or technologies while collaborating cross-functionally
- Competitive Pay – We believe in rewarding success and showing our employees just how much they’re valued in a variety of different ways, including compensation.
- Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.
- Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, enjoy our hobbies, focus on our health or just simply recharge. We are committed to helping our employees create a work-life harmony!
- Growth and Development - We are constantly seeking to offer opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
- Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. We offer access to benefits, programs and education to help our employees to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future. Including a generous 401K match!
- Extras, discounts and perks - Generous discounts to our company and related companies, is just one of the cool extras we offer!
Gerber Childrenswear LLC New York, New York, USA Office
1370 Broadway, Suite 800, New York, NY, United States, 10018
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