Assistant Technical Designer - Bottoms (Fitting & PLM)

KnitWell Group; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

KnitWell Group is seeking an Assistant Technical Designer to support multiple brands from Fort Myers, FL. You will assist in sample preparation, fit sessions, and PLM data entry, ensuring brand integrity throughout the fit process with a customer-focused approach.

Ideal candidates have 1–2+ years in fashion apparel, a degree in fashion design or related field, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree required; fashion design or related field preferred.
• 1–2+ years in fashion apparel industry.
• Understanding of garment manufacturing preferred.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Google Workspace.
• Experience with PLM or similar software preferred.
• Knowledge of pattern software (Optitex, CLO, Brozzwear/Brozwear) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily fittings: measure samples and evaluate fit per standards.
• Enter measurements, pictures, sketches, and notes into PLM system.
• Enter fit notes and comments into PLM system.
• Coordinate/schedule/set up meetings.
• Communicate with vendors via fax and email on technical issues.
• Organize and administer garments received.
• May oversee wear trial process and track testing and databases.
• Support Tech leaders in achieving departmental goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Garment fit knowledge

Education

Fashion Design degree

Tools

PLM software

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

KnitWell Group is seeking an Assistant Technical Designer to support multiple brands from Fort Myers, FL. You will assist in sample preparation, fit sessions, and PLM data entry, ensuring brand integrity throughout the fit process with a customer-focused approach.

Ideal candidates have 1–2+ years in fashion apparel, a degree in fashion design or related field, and strong organizational and communication skills.