Apparel Fit Designer — Live Fit Sessions, Hybrid Schedule

American Exchange Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off & holidays

Half Day Fridays in Summer/Winter

Health Savings Account

Job summary

American Exchange Group is seeking an Apparel Technical Fit Designer / Fit Technician in New York to lead live model fit sessions and ensure garment approval across junior, missy, plus, and sleepwear divisions. The role requires strong technical eye, quick execution, and collaboration with patternmakers, factories, and design teams.

Onsite Monday-Thursday with Friday remote; competitive base salary around $85k-$90k plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of apparel fit, garment construction, and fabric properties, with a focus on knits and soft goods preferred
• Experience working with multiple factories and managing production timelines
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Apparel, Textiles, or a related field
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Sewing techniques and garment construction, and strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to change

Responsibilities

• Lead fit sessions on live models and dress forms
• Evaluate garment fit, balance, and proportion across all categories
• Create and communicate clear, accurate fit comments to overseas factories
• Collaborate with patternmakers and technical design to resolve fit issues
• Review and measure samples (SMS, PP, TOP) for consistency and accuracy
• Ensure garments meet brand specs, measurements, and construction standards
• Track fit approvals and maintain sample records
• Work closely with merch, design, and production teams to meet deadlines
• Able to work independently, be a team player, and take full ownership of tasks

Skills

Apparel fit

Factory production management

Sewing techniques

Garment construction

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Apparel, Textiles, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

American Exchange Group is seeking an Apparel Technical Fit Designer / Fit Technician in New York to lead live model fit sessions and ensure garment approval across junior, missy, plus, and sleepwear divisions. The role requires strong technical eye, quick execution, and collaboration with patternmakers, factories, and design teams.

Onsite Monday-Thursday with Friday remote; competitive base salary around $85k-$90k plus comprehensive benefits.