Fit Technician - Apparel

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 match

Paid Time Off

Half Day Fridays

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

American Exchange Group is seeking an Apparel Technical Fit Designer / Fit Technician to lead fit sessions and ensure precise garment balance across junior, missy, and sleepwear lines. The role blends hands-on technical work with collaboration across design and production in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has sharp technical eye, strong fit expertise, and can work onsite Monday-Thursday with Friday remote in our New York area office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Apparel, Textiles, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of apparel fit, garment construction, and fabric properties.
• Experience working with multiple factories and managing production timelines.
• Proficiency in sewing techniques and understanding garment construction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead fit sessions on live models and dress forms.
• Evaluate garment fit, balance, and proportion across categories.
• Create and communicate clear fit comments to overseas factories.
• Collaborate with patternmakers and technical design to resolve fit issues.
• Review and measure samples (SMS, PP, TOP) for consistency.
• Track fit approvals and maintain sample records.
• Work with merch, design, and production to meet deadlines.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Apparel fit knowledge

Garment construction

Fabric properties

Factory management

Adobe Creative Suite

Sewing techniques

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Fashion/Apparel/Textiles

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About Us

American Exchange Group is an industry leader in fashion accessory products and brand management. By facilitating distribution to major retailers internationally for their globally recognized brands, custom private label brands, and exclusive licensed brands—including footwear, tech wearables, watches, jewelry, handbags, fashion accessories, home, and beauty—American Exchange Group raises the bar by disrupting the status quo with value and quality, while staying at the forefront of trends.

About Us

American Exchange Group is an industry leader in fashion accessory products and brand management. By facilitating distribution to major retailers internationally for their globally recognized brands, custom private label brands, and exclusive licensed brands—including footwear, tech wearables, watches, jewelry, handbags, fashion accessories, home, and beauty—American Exchange Group raises the bar by disrupting the status quo with value and quality, while staying at the forefront of trends.

Joining American Exchange Group means being part of a dynamic and diverse team where your contributions drive real impact—and where there’s always room to grow. If you're looking to be part of a company that blends heritage with hustle, we’re excited to meet you.

Visit our website at www.axnygroup.com

We are expanding our team and looking for a highly skilled Apparel Technical Fit Designer / Fit Technician to support our growing junior, missy, plus, and sleepwear divisions. The ideal candidate has a sharp technical eye, strong fit expertise, and the ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment.

This role is onsite Monday - Thursday, Friday remote

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

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
• Skilled in sewing techniques and understanding garment construction
• 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

About You

• Fast, accurate, and detail-oriented
• Strong technical problem-solver
• Highly accountable and self-driven
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, rapid-turnover production environment

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Half Day Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• Exclusive employee merchandise discounts

Salary: The anticipated base salary is $85k-$90k annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, internal equity, and location.

This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary. The compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, market data, and business needs.