Job Description

Senior Technical Designer - Babywear Division

Role Objective

To lead the technical development of babywear products -- ensuring fit accuracy, fabric compatibility, and production feasibility -- while aligning designs with brand aesthetics, market trends, and customer comfort expectations.

Key Responsibilities
1. Product Design Translation

o Collaborate with the design team to translate creative concepts into production-ready styles.

o Interpret sketches, mood boards, and fabric selections into accurate tech packs.

o Maintain brand design language and ensure it reflects comfort, safety, and current trends.

2. Pattern Development & Fit

o Develop, analyze, and correct base patterns for each babywear category.

o Manage sample fittings on dummies and live babies to ensure functional comfort and mobility.

o Record and communicate precise fit correction notes and tolerance changes.

3. Measurement & Grading Expertise

o Maintain and evolve brand size charts and grading rules (0-3M, 3-6M, 6-12M, etc.).

o Ensure measurement accuracy during sampling and production.

o Lead 'fit library' creation -- storing approved blocks and measurement data for future use.

4. Fabric, Trims & Construction

o Assess fabric handfeel, GSM, and stretch compatibility for babywear.

o Approve trims and finishes ensuring baby-safety compliance (nickel-free, lead-free, skin-safe).

o Recommend suitable seam types, stitch tension, and thread specifications.

5. Technical Documentation

o Prepare and update detailed Tech Packs, Spec Sheets, and Operation Bulletins.

o Work with production teams to ensure pattern accuracy and design integrity.

o Oversee sample documentation, fit reviews, and pattern archives.

6. Software & Tool Application

o Proficient in Gerber, Optitex, or CLO3D for digital patterning and 3D fit simulation.

o Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop for design sketching.

o Manage digital files, version control, and design databases.

7. Market Research & Trend Analysis

o Stay updated on global babywear trends, safety regulations, and functional design innovations.

o Benchmark fits and finishes against premium global brands.

o Translate insights into product improvements and seasonal direction.

8. Production Collaboration

o Support the manufacturing unit with pattern layout, grading markers, and construction guidance.

o Participate in pre-production meetings and troubleshoot technical issues.

o Approve final PP samples for production release.

Skill Requirements

o Advanced pattern-making and garment construction knowledge

o Strong understanding of babywear ergonomics and safety standards

o Excellent analytical, measurement, and visualization skills

o Hands-on experience with digital pattern software and CAD tools

o Deep understanding of knitwear behavior, shrinkage, and stretch dynamics

o Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Experience

8-12 years of experience as a Technical Designer or Product Developer in knitwear / babywear.

Proven record of developing fit blocks and technical foundations for new brands.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Fashion Technology, Apparel Design, or Clothing Production Technology.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

o Fit Accuracy: % of styles approved in ?2 fit rounds

o Tech Pack Delivery: On-time documentation & revisions

o Pattern Efficiency: Material optimization %

o Sample Approval: Approval rate on first PP sample

o Innovation: New methods or finishes introduced per season

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹900,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Work Location: In person