Technical Designer - Junior Fashion Sweater Apparel

Established in 2006, Pink Rose Clothing specializes in wholesaling fashion products tailored to a broad clientele, encompassing Juniors, Young Missy, Kids, and accessories. Our brand portfolio features Pink Rose, Olive & Oak, Pink Republic, and Hippie Rose, alongside licensing agreements with Lucky Dress, Reebok Bags, John Deere, and others.

Our client base extends to prominent department stores, among them TJMAXX, Marshalls, Macy's, Kohls, Belk, Stitch Fix, Burlington, Walmart, Boscov, and more. We have earned a reputation for being trendsetters in the world of easy-wear apparel, encompassing tops, dresses, athleisure, outerwear, sweaters, loungewear, and sleepwear. Additionally, we hold licensing agreements for Reebok Bags and Lucky Dresses.

At Pink Rose Clothing, we prioritize the fusion of quality and comfort, consistently delivering fresh and innovative styles to the market. Our commitment to innovation is deeply ingrained in our corporate culture.

This position is with a prominent Junior mass-market brand.       

We specialize in designing dresses, tops, bottoms, and activewear in Knit, Woven, and Sweater fabrics for a highly trend-driven customer base.      

We are currently seeking a Technical Designer for immediate hire with the following qualifications:          

Key Responsibilities:      

• Creating technical packages.      
• Understanding & correcting paper pattern.         
• Measuring and preparing garments for all fitting sessions.            
• Possessing knowledge and understanding of spec, yarns, gauze, and the weight of the sweater category.
• Participating in fit sessions and working with the designer and production team to achieve the desired aesthetic.
• Communicating fit and balance corrections to relevant parties.  
• Taking detailed notes, including pictures, at fittings and communicating all fit components to vendors and buyers.               
• Creating grading rules for production items and creating proto-tech packs as needed.     
• Creating initial Tech packs as needed.    
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced fashion environment.     
• Working closely with Design, Production, and Sales teams            

Requirement:   

• Knowledge of sweater details - Gauge/ Stitches/ Yarn Detail/Weight        
• Great interpersonal skills supporting a team environment.           
• Good at managing time and completing projects.             
• Ability to recognize and react to changing work demands.            
• Goal-orientated: the ability to stay focused on creating winning results. 
• Ability to demonstrate proactive problems solving skills.
• Being a strong team player and self-motivated, collaborative, and proactive         
• Computer proficiency in MS Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.  
• A bachelor’s degree in any of the following majors is a plus: textile/Pattern maker.           
• 3+ year of experience required.

Salary**: 60K ~80K     **the salary may vary based on individual experience and expertise.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k Match
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Summer Fridays
• Team Bounding

Location (On-Site): New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District