Fit Technician / Garment Technologist

Job description

Fit & Technical Development

• Conduct live fittings with or without designers to evaluate garment fit and construction changes required to meet design expectations.
• Independently close garment fits and prepare comprehensive Tech Packs with clear instructions for agents and factories.
• Evaluate and analyze best/worst sellers and competitor products to refine technical methods and garment fit for upcoming seasons.
• Provide factories with repair options to address fit or quality-related issues promptly.

Fabric & Construction Expertise

• Demonstrate expert knowledge in knits and woven fabrics for women's wear, including pattern-making, garment construction, and manufacturing techniques.
• Evaluate fabric and garment behavior to ensure proper drape, stretch, and recovery across styles.
• Understand factory machinery, processes, and methods to guide development and production improvements effectively.

Communication & Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, merchandisers, and factories, to ensure technical specifications and fit align with brand standards.
• Assemble detailed technical packages and assign easily understood points of measure to progress styles through development and secure fit during production QC inspections.

Grading & Sizing

• Independently determine and apply appropriate grade rules to all points of measure that correlate with each specific style and size.
• Ensure garments adhere to consistent sizing standards and quality benchmarks during pre-production and production phases.

Quality & Process Optimization

• Advise factories on fit-related improvements and oversee quality control measures to ensure desired fit is achieved in bulk production.
• Highly organized in all phases of technical design, capable of prioritizing tasks and managing deadlines effectively.

Role Qualifications Mandatory Skills & Experience

• Knits and Woven Expertise: Demonstrated experience working with both fabric types in the women's wear category.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of pattern-making, garment construction, and factory processes.
• Live Fitting Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience conducting live fittings and determining necessary pattern changes to achieve the desired look and fit.
• Tech Pack Creation: Ability to prepare clear and detailed technical packages to communicate garment instructions effectively.
• Grading Rules & Measurement: Proven ability to assign grade rules and develop points of measure for accurate garment sizing.

Preferred

• Experience in working with cross-functional teams in the apparel industry.
• Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.
• Familiarity with QC processes and production inspections for fit consistency.

Additional Information

• This role requires working independently and with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and maintain quality standards.
• The candidate should be adaptable, solution-oriented, and capable of managing all phases of technical design from development to production.