Job Description:

Position: Senior Fit & Spec Technician
Location  : Chabanel
Industry Fashion and Apparel

Where you will work :

Are you looking to work in a stable and positive environment? Are you seeking for a fresh challenge? If so, our client, known for their great design-oriented craftsmanship, is looking for an extremely organized and talented Senior Fit & Spec Technician for its Montreal-based headquarters.   

What you will do :  

• Need to assure consistency of the fit, quality, measurements and construction of each garment; report corrections to be made and record them on technical packages
• Detailed specifications, trimming details, grading
• Create initial specs based on pictures, samples, block patterns
• Examine technical designer sketches ensuring garment is feasible; provide feedback
• Ensure sample produces matches pattern and the original sketch; make corrections to size specification and details to achieve desired fit and look
• Identify adjustments needed and communicate them clearly to vendors
• Ensure required corrections from previous verifications have been made (measurements, explanation, picture and pattern as back up) with assigned deadlines
• Assist in fitting sessions
• Sending samples to customers
• Review fabric, construction and quality
• Modify and correct paper pattern by hand to show the factories how to achieve the desired fit
• Respect timelines and delays; maintain effective communication with team members and perform tight follow ups
• Communicate with overseas suppliers on a daily basis
• Other duties as assigned

Who you are :  

• Fashion design diploma or similar
• 3+ years of experience in fits, specifications
• Experience in ladieswear and menswear apparel
• Patternmaking knowledge and experience required (manual patterns); ability to work from both pattern blocks and sketches to convert a design concept into a cost-efficient garment
• Good knowledge of fabrics; knits and woven
• Good knowledge of the garment construction (including outerwear)
• Proficient in the MS Office suite and Adobe Suite (MAC environment)
• Detail Oriented and meticulous
• Organized and able to identify priorities; work efficiently on tight calendar, meet deadlines and flexible to an ever changing environment
• Ability to identify and solve problems in garment construction
• Team spirit, positive and proactive approach

Referral Bonus program: Ask us how to participate in our CANDIDATE REFERRAL PROGRAM  

Our 24/7 Promise to you: Please note that only candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted

Feel free to contact your recruiter at any time for an update on your file