Technical Designer – Children's Apparel

Golden Touch is a family-owned and operated wholesale apparel manufacturer with a 50-year history of delivering trend-focused products. We produce private-label brands for large mass-market retailers globally, specializing in children’s, junior, missy, and women’s apparel.

About the role

The Technical Designer for Childrenswear plays a critical part in the garment development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality standards, fit consistency, and brand integrity from concept through production. This role partners closely with Design, Product Development, and cross-functional teams to translate design intent into production-ready garments while supporting speed-to-market in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop initial garment specifications for costing and sample production, ensuring alignment with design intent and childrenswear tolerances/requirements
• Execute and maintain detailed, vendor-ready tech packs—including sketches, materials, construction details, and measurement charts—throughout the product lifecycle
• Conduct fit sessions and manage the fit process through to production sample approval
• Evaluate garments for fit, balance, and construction; provide clear, concise, and actionable fit comments
• Establish specifications and construction requirements across a range of garment types
• Communicate fit revisions and technical direction to factories through comprehensive tech packs and written communication
• Apply garment construction to enhance product quality and consistency
• Collaborate closely with Design, Product Development, and Technical teams to translate aesthetic vision into production-ready garments
• Participate in daily handoffs, ensuring alignment on fit intent, construction, and design details with cross-functional partners
• Proactively recommend improvements to specifications, construction methods, and development processes
• Ensure brand integrity and fit consistency throughout the development process while adhering to timelines and key milestones

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Technical Design or a related field
• 3–5 years of Technical Design experience, preferably within children’s apparel
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, balance, and fabrics
• Proven ability to develop specs, conduct fittings, and manage product through production approval
• Working knowledge of MS Suite (especially Outlook and Teams), proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, and PLM systems
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical information and fit comments
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Resourceful problem-solver with strong follow-up skills and sense of ownership
• Experience working in a high-volume production environment

Pay

$57,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience, specialized skills, and internal alignment.