Fit Technician – Apparel

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Fit Specialist to join our New York team. Lead fit sessions on live models, evaluate garment fit, and communicate precise fit comments to overseas factories to ensure adherence to brand standards.

You will collaborate with patternmakers, technical design, and production, review samples for consistency, and maintain detailed records while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of apparel fit, garment construction, and fabric properties, with knit and soft goods focus.
• Experience with multiple factories and managing production timelines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Apparel, Textiles, or related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Sewing techniques and understanding garment construction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative cross-functional mindset.
• Fast, accurate, detail-oriented, adaptable to change.

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 and accuracy.
• Ensure garments meet brand specs, measurements, and construction standards.
• Track fit approvals and maintain sample records.
• Work with merch, design, and production teams to meet deadlines.
• Work independently, be a team player, and take ownership of tasks.

Skills

Garment fit evaluation

Sewing techniques

Production timeline management

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion

Bachelor’s degree in Apparel

Bachelor’s degree in Textiles

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

• 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
• Work independently, be a team player, and take full ownership of tasks

Requirements

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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in apparel fit, garment construction, and fabric properties, particularly in knits and soft goods. Proficient in managing production timelines and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure garments meet brand specifications and quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Apparel Fit Knowledge
• Garment Construction Skills
• Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency
• Strong Organizational Abilities
• Technical Problem-Solving

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Garment Fit Evaluation
• Sewing Techniques
• Sample Measurement
• Fit Comment Communication
• Production Timeline Management

Soft Skills

• Detail-Oriented
• Excellent Communication
• Collaborative Mindset
• Time-Management
• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion
• Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel
• Bachelor’s Degree in Textiles

Industry Keywords

• Knits
• Soft Goods
• Fit Sessions
• Production Environment
• Cross-Functional Collaboration