Director of Technical Design

Director of Technical Design

Location : New York, NY | Full-Time | On-Site

About Star Children's Dress Company :

At Star Children's Dress Company , we are passionate about creating magical, memorable moments through beautifully crafted children’s apparel. Known for our commitment to quality, fit, and fashion-forward designs, we bring dreams to life for kids across the country. As we continue to grow, we're seeking an experienced and detail-obsessed Director of Technical Design to lead our technical team and elevate the precision, quality, and fit of our entire product line.

Position Overview :

The Director of Technical Design will oversee the technical development process for all categories within our children’s and Juniors collections. This leadership role requires a highly skilled technical designer who can balance fit perfection with production realities. You will be responsible for managing a team of technical designers, collaborating closely with design, production, and overseas factories to ensure our garments meet the highest standards in fit, construction, and functionality.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead, mentor, and develop the technical design team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
• Oversee fit development from concept through final production, ensuring brand consistency and size accuracy
• Conduct and lead fittings, evaluating fit and construction, and providing clear, actionable feedback
• Create and maintain detailed tech packs, spec sheets, graded measurements, and construction comments
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Production, and Sourcing to align on design intent and execution
• Establish and enforce fit standards, blocks, and quality control processes across all size ranges
• Communicate clearly and effectively with overseas factories on construction, specs, and sample corrections
• Analyze returns, customer feedback, and fit issues to continually improve garment performance
• Stay up to date on industry standards, technology, and best practices in children’s technical design

Qualifications :

Why Join Us?