Technical Development Assistant - 1 Year Contract

Gentle Fawn; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentle Fawn operates a women's fashion brand focusing on feminine, effortless pieces. As a Technical Development Assistant, you will help ensure fit and quality from design to bulk production, meeting standards and deadlines.

You will track samples, measure for fit, develop spec packages, and support collaboration with design and production teams to problem-solve and maintain consistent sizing and construction.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience in fashion development.
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design & Technology.
• Experience with garment fit and production standards.
• Proficient Illustrator and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage incoming clothing samples.
• Measure and inspect samples for fit and quality.
• Create and maintain spec packages for seasonal styles.
• Collaborate with design to develop production-ready products.
• Communicate requirements to factories.
• Organize and maintain the sample library.

Skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts; Fashion Design & Technology

Tools

Illustrator

Excel

Job description

Technical Development Assistant - 1 Year Contract

Gentle Fawn is a women’s fashion brand that designs feminine, effortless pieces, perfect for your everyday wardrobe. Since 2003, we’ve been committed to developing quality fabrics & timeless designs, in a collaborative and creative environment. As a Technical Development assistant, you will play a pivotal role ensuring the fit and quality of our product is maintained from design to bulk production, meeting all companywide standards and critical deadlines.

REPORTS TO

Director of Sourcing

LOCATION

Gentle Fawn HQ

RESPONSIBILITES

• Track, manage and receive incoming clothing samples.
• Measure and inspect clothing samples to ensure product requirements and standards are met.
• Create and maintain spec packages for all seasonal repeat styles.
• Partner with the design team to interpret and develop production ready products meeting company’s standards and vision.
• Understand fashion design and fit intent of garment.
• Develop, update, and maintain effective spec packages, measurements, and grading.
• Communicate product requirements to the factory.
• Assist with data entry ensuring systems and processes up to date.
• Take notes in proto fittings with the design team. Ensure fitting protocol is followed.
• Learn to problem solve, communicate fit, construction, washing and fabric issues as they arise.
• Quality check for consistency in sizing, functional trims, and construction across product range.
• Collaborate with the product and production teams to troubleshoot and create future solutions.
• Organize and maintain sample library.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor of Fine Arts; Fashion Design & Technology.
• Experience in product development, apparel industry standards, garment fit & production appropriate construction techniques.
• Patternmaking background is an asset.
• Illustrator and Excel skills.
• Work & communicate efficiently with internal and external teams in a positive and professional manner.
• Proven work ethic- responsible, dependable, and consistent.
• Strong team player, knowledge of x-functional team accountabilities and requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills. Ability to optimize processes to meet all deadlines.
• Able to multi- task, working in a fast-past environment and prioritize effectively.