Fit Technician

Garage Clothing; Montreal; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion retailer in Montreal is seeking a Fit Technician to ensure garment quality and fit. You'll lead fit sessions, develop technical specifications, and maintain communication with factories. Ideal candidates have over 5 years in the apparel industry and a Fashion Design background. Competitive packages and flexible vacations are offered.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Group retirement savings program

Flexible group insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible vacation policy

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in the apparel industry.
• Experience with fitting corrections is required.
• Meticulous and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead fit sessions and suggest improvements.
• Develop spec packages and tech packs.
• Communicate fit requirements clearly to factories.

Skills

Apparel industry experience

Fitting procedures knowledge

Garment construction knowledge

Detail-oriented

Strong time management

Education

Educational background in Fashion Design

Tools

Illustrator

MS Office Suite

Bamboo Rose

PAD pattern-making software

Job description

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Overview

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.

Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director Technical Design & Fitting, the Fit Technician will play an integral role in developing quality garments that reflect the Groupe Dynamite brands by ensuring garments meet the aesthetic, fit and construction requirements while maintaining constant streamlined communication with the factory and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

FIT (50%)

• Lead the fit sessions and suggest improvements to the fit;
• Work with the Design team for seasonal product development;
• Continuously develop, maintain and elevate fit standards;
• Work closely with the Design team from the handoff to all fitting stages to establish the desired look and fit of the garment on the fit model;
• Keep fit in mind throughout the fitting process, from the first proto through all stages of pre-production samples, to the final size sets and top of production samples;
• Develop and maintain a library of pattern blocks to streamline the approval process.

TECHNICAL DESIGN (20%)

• Develop initial spec packages, detailed sketches, measurements and grading for all styles;
• Issue the tech pack which includes all the technical specifications of the garment necessary for production: sketch, measurements, size grading, finishing details, yarn and fabric quality details, initial care instructions, pack method and labelling details;
• Maintain a cohesive history of the style as well as a high standard of quality for production.

SAMPLE MANAGEMENT / FACTORY RELATIONS (30%)

• Measure all fit samples, review samples prior to fittings to ensure the samples match the tech pack and were constructed as instructed;
• Work directly with factories on style development;
• Communicate the fit and construction requirements and corrections clearly to factories, anticipating potential production issues, and work out any problems that arise;
• Write detailed comments which are enhanced with digital photographs, sketches, paper patterns, etc., critiquing the fit and workmanship of garments, and make any necessary changes to the tech pack;
• Present solutions to the Design team to resolve problems with yarn, fabric quality or poorly made samples;
• Ensure factories properly execute fit comments to make necessary changes for the next stage of the process;
• Problem-solve fit and fabric issues as they arise;
• Coordinate approval of garments and specs;
• Maintain production deadlines and the organization/logistics of samples;
• Review each sample for quality and Groupe Dynamite standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in the apparel industry;
• Educational background in Fashion Design;
• Experience with fitting procedures, fitting corrections, and PAD pattern-making software knowledge required; LECTRA or others, an asset;
• Garment construction knowledge;
• Proficient in Illustrator, MS Office Suite, Bamboo Rose (software);
• Meticulous, detail-oriented;
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong time management and highly organized.

What We Offer

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that invests in its people and offers:

• A comprehensive compensation package including performance bonuses;
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage;
• Employee discounts at Garage and Dynamite, private sample sales;
• A flexible vacation policy; and more.

GDI has been voted one of Montréal’s Top Employers and Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Our Promise

No day will be like the last—we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates who are retained will be contacted for an interview.