Senior Fit Technician
SHARE THIS JOB
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