Senior Fit Technician

Manpower, Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Fit Technician in Winnipeg, MB to lead garment fit evaluations throughout the product development process.

You will conduct fit sessions using body forms, live models, and 3D technologies to identify issues and develop effective solutions. You will create measurement specifications, grading information, fit sketches, and technical recommendations to support accurate garment development and production, partnering with Pattern Makers, Technical Designers, and Product

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Fashion Design, Apparel Development, Technical Design, Pattern Making, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern development, grading, and fit principles across multiple garment categories.
• Experience conducting fit sessions and evaluating fit, pattern, and construction issues using live models, body forms, and development samples.
• The ability to analyze fit concerns, identify root causes, and recommend practical solutions that support product quality and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead garment fit evaluations throughout the product development process, ensuring products meet customer requirements, brand standards, and quality expectations.
• Conduct fit sessions using body forms, live models, and 3D technologies to identify fit, pattern, and construction issues and develop effective solutions.
• Create measurement specifications, grading information, fit sketches, and technical recommendations that support accurate garment development and production.
• Partner with Pattern Makers, Technical Designers, and Product Development teams to develop, review, and refine garment patterns and fit standards.
• Analyze fit concerns and apply advanced pattern and garment construction knowledge to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Garment fit

Pattern development

Grading

3D technologies

Education

Fashion/Apparel design

Job description

Our client, the apparel manufacturing industry, is seeking a Fit Technician to join their team.

Location:

Winnipeg, MB R3E 0S2

Pay Range:

$50000 - $60000

What's the Job?

• Lead garment fit evaluations throughout the product development process, ensuring products meet customer requirements, brand standards, and quality expectations.
• Conduct fit sessions using body forms, live models, and 3D technologies to identify fit, pattern, and construction issues and develop effective solutions.
• Create measurement specifications, grading information, fit sketches, and technical recommendations that support accurate garment development and production.
• Partner with Pattern Makers, Technical Designers, and Product Development teams to develop, review, and refine garment patterns and fit standards.
• Analyze fit concerns and apply advanced pattern and garment construction knowledge to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.

What's Needed?

• Post-secondary education in Fashion Design, Apparel Development, Technical Design, Pattern Making, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern development, grading, and fit principles across multiple garment categories.
• Experience conducting fit sessions and evaluating fit, pattern, and construction issues using live models, body forms, and development samples.
• The ability to analyze fit concerns, identify root causes, and recommend practical solutions that support product quality and customer requirements.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to influence fit, construction, and product quality across multiple apparel categories.
• Exposure to the full product lifecycle, from development through bulk production.
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional exposure to Technical Design, Product Development, Pattern Making, Sales, and global manufacturing partners.
• Support, mentor, and develop skills while contributing to team success.
• Work in a dynamic Winnipeg office environment where technical expertise, ownership, and continuous improvement are valued.