Haddad Brands Hiring for ASSOCIATE TECHNICAL DESIGNER at New York, New York Full Time

Description

Haddad is a privately held family business with over 70 years of experience in the children’s wear apparel and accessories industry. Haddad is the leading children’s wear manufacturer representing the most iconic American brands in the world; Nike, Brand Jordan, Converse, Hurley and Levi’s. Our talented professionals are leaders in design, sourcing, sales and global distribution. With over 15 locations and 800 employees globally, it is no surprise that we are already the number one children’s wear company in the world.  

Overview:

The Associate Technical Designer will support the seasonal design and merchandising process by contributing technical designs for in-category styles to ensure on-budget and  on-time delivery of garments.

Key Accountabilities:

• Measure and prepare samples before all fit sessions and record comments to ensure final fit, quality and construction meet all standards
• Work closely with Sourcing and Design to execute the Time and Action calendar and manage the sample approval process
• Communicate with overseas factories and vendors to ensure all styles, fits, construction and specs meet the standards for costing and appropriateness for brand
• Track fit and pre-production samples
• Partner with Production and Quality Assurance teams to carry out quality assurance protocols to identify issues and suggest solutions
• Special projects as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities/Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design with a strong knowledge of garment construction and patternmaking
• 1+ years of experience in the fashion industry as an Assistant Technical Designer (children’s wear experience a plus)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills with attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim