Garment Technician

Kontoor Brands, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic lifestyle apparel company that values diversity and innovation! As part of a global team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring garment quality and fit, collaborating closely with vendors and internal teams. Your expertise in garment fitting and pattern making will be vital in evaluating samples and guiding production processes. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including Paid Parental Leave and tuition reimbursement. If you are self-motivated, proactive, and passionate about the apparel industry, this is an exciting opportunity to make an impact and grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Fridays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts on apparel

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in garment fit sample approval.
• Proficient in garment fitting and pattern making.
• Strong MS Office skills required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate samples and conduct feasibility studies.
• Guide makers' technical teams on SOP adherence.
• Support issue resolution during bulk production.

Skills

Garment fitting knowledge

Pattern making

MS Office proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Diversity awareness

Professionalism

Change management

Team player mentality

Customer focus

English fluency

Education

University Graduate / Diploma in Textile Clothing

Tools

Relevant software for garment fitting

Job description

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is the parent company of Wrangler, Lee and Rock & Republic, with owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Nicaragua. Kontoor also owns and operates over 140 retail stores across the globe. Our global company employs more than 15,000 people in 65 countries, with world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, and regional headquarters in Geneva and Hong Kong.

Job Posting:

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Evaluate all types of samples, development, proto, fit, size set, jump size set, seal etc. with a feasibility study of product and risk analysis, timely identifying and resolving mass production impracticalities.
• Evaluate vendors' facilities and capabilities based on new development before proceeding with the sample.
• Closely follow up with the merchandiser for any new development/samples and review for any risk factors and required product safety, especially for youth wear.
• Guide and monitor makers' technical team to maintain standard operating procedures.
• Provide makers' technical team with the technical training and support to introduce and update sample handling SOP and time frame.
• Support communications and facilitate issue resolution during bulk production with merchandising and quality management.

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

Include but are not limited to:

• Knowledge of garment fitting, pattern, relevant software, etc.
• Self-motivated and well-disciplined to follow LWR SOP.
• Able to work independently and act proactively.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
• Able to communicate effectively with internal functions and vendor’s merchandising team.
• Confident with a “Can do” attitude.
• Solid experience (7 years) approving garment fit samples independently.
• Language Proficiency: English and local language fluency in both oral and written communication.
• Competency required:
• Interpersonal Skills
• Diversity
• Professionalism
• Change Management
• Team Player
• Job Knowledge
• Customer Focus

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

University Graduate / Diploma holder of Textile Clothing related subject.

Include but are not limited to:

• Frequency of Travel: 30%
• External communication required: 70%
• Major Challenges for this role:

  To ensure that processes are working not only on paper. To ensure that team members are diligently following the procedures, with no “short-cuts” taken, and records are “straight and clean” at any point in time.

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to fit your lifestyle, crafted with the same care as our products. When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs – now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and tuition reimbursement.

At Kontoor, we believe that D&I is a key enabler to a culture that empowers us to work with passion and confidence, shaping our brand and future.

• Create a global workforce of high-performing teams that unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.
• Ensure an equitable environment that attracts and promotes a diverse workforce.
• Foster inclusivity, ensuring employees feel they can bring their whole selves to work.

Kontoor Brands is a lifestyle apparel company with a strong established global footprint. We operate in more than 50 countries, with corporate offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia, as well as internal manufacturing facilities located in the Western Hemisphere. This is an exciting time to be a part of Kontoor Brands globally, as we are focused on leveraging our global platform to drive brand growth and are committed to further geographic expansion.

Kontoor Brands, Inc. Diversity Vision Statement:
Kontoor Brands is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of Kontoor Brands is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout Kontoor Brands around the world.

Kontoor Brands is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans, and the disabled. Kontoor Brands is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination based on race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.