Groupe Dynamite Inc. Fit Technician

Groupe Dynamite Inc.; Mount Royal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-driven bonuses

Retirement savings program

Flexible group insurance

Employee discount at Garage and Dynamite

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

A retail company specializing in women's fashion is looking for a Fit Technician in Montreal to develop quality garments and ensure they meet aesthetic and fit requirements. The role involves leading fit sessions, developing technical designs, and managing factory relations. Candidates should possess a post-secondary degree in Fashion Design and have over 5 years of experience in the apparel industry. Excellent communication skills in both French and English are mandatory. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in the apparel industry.
• Experience with fitting corrections and pattern-making software.
• Knowledge of garment construction.
• Proficient in Illustrator and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead fit sessions and suggest improvements.
• Develop initial spec packages and tech packs.
• Communicate fit and construction requirements to factories.
• Measure and review fit samples before fittings.

Skills

Experience in the apparel industry

Fitting procedures knowledge

Adobe Illustrator

Detail-oriented

Ability to work under pressure

Strong time management

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Post-secondary degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Bamboo Rose

PAD pattern-making software

Job description

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 any improvement 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 hand off 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 was 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 garment, and make any necessary changes to the spec 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.

To qualify for this role, you must have...

• 5+ years experience in the apparel industry;
• Possess a post secondary degree in Fashion Design or a related degree;
• 5+ years experience with fitting procedures, fitting corrections, and PAD pattern-making software knowledge required, LECTRA or others, an asset;
• 5+ years experience of 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;
• French or English is required for daily communication with suppliers, employees, and stakeholders, both within and outside of Quebec.

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
• Exclusive private sample sales;
• A flexible vacation policy;
• And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal's Top Employers and one of 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 that are retained will be called for an interview.

Business address: 5592 Ferrier Street, Montréal, Quebec, H4P 1M2

Location of work: 5592 Ferrier Street, Montréal, Quebec, H4P 1M2

Wage range: $70,000 to $100,000

Terms of employment: Permanent, full-time

Contact information: 514-733-3962, [e-mail]

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