Apparel Fit Technician - On-Site, Fast-Paced Production

SWEET RAIN APPAREL, INC.; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweet Rain Apparel, a Los Angeles-based womenswear manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Apparel Technical Designer / Fit Technician to join our hands-on team. You’ll own styles from development through production, lead live-fit sessions, and translate findings into precise tech packs and graded specs.

This full-time, on-site role requires strong knowledge of garment construction, fabric properties, and proficiency in Illustrator and Excel; you will coordinate with vendors to meet timelines

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in apparel technical design, fit, product development, or a related role.
• Strong knowledge of women’s apparel fit, garment construction, measurements, and fabric properties.
• Experience handling styles from development through production.
• Experience working with vendors and managing production communication.
• Strong understanding of tech packs, graded specs, garment measurements, and sewing instructions.
• Comfortable reviewing samples and identifying fit, construction, and quality issues.
• Skilled in sewing techniques and garment construction.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple styles and deadlines at once.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently while also being a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned styles from development through production.
• Create and update tech packs, graded specs, measurements, fit comments, and clear sewing and construction instructions.
• Lead fit sessions on live models and dress forms.
• Evaluate garment fit, balance, proportion, construction, and overall quality.
• Review and measure samples, including proto, PP, and TOP samples.
• Work closely with vendors and maintain constant communication throughout the development and production process.
• Communicate clear and accurate fit comments, measurements, and construction details to vendors.
• Work with design, patternmakers, production, and vendors to resolve fit or construction issues.
• Make sure garments meet measurement specs, construction requirements, and quality standards.
• Track sample approvals and keep fit and sample records organized.
• Help keep development and production timelines moving.
• Take ownership of assigned styles while working closely with the team.

Skills

Apparel fit

Garment construction

Tech packs

Graded specs

Vendor coordination

Communication

Organization

Sewing techniques

Education

Degree in Fashion, Apparel, Textiles, or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sweet Rain Apparel, a Los Angeles-based womenswear manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Apparel Technical Designer / Fit Technician to join our hands-on team. You’ll own styles from development through production, lead live-fit sessions, and translate findings into precise tech packs and graded specs.

This full-time, on-site role requires strong knowledge of garment construction, fabric properties, and proficiency in Illustrator and Excel; you will coordinate with vendors to meet timelines