Jackets Assistant Tech Designer – Fit & PLM

KnitWell Group; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, seeks a Technical Design Assistant to support Chico's FAS brands in Fort Myers, FL. You will assist in fittings, PLM data entry, and coordinating wear trials while maintaining brand integrity.

Ideal candidates hold an associate/bachelor’s degree in fashion design, 1–2+ years in fashion, and strong MS Office/PLM skills. Pattern software experience is a plus and a collaborative team player attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field is required.
• 1–2+ years in fashion apparel industry is preferred.
• Understanding of garment manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily fittings: measures samples and evaluates fit/construction.
• Prepare technical packages: enter measurements, pictures, sketches in PLM.
• Enter fit notes and comments into PLM.
• Coordinate/schedule meetings and set up.
• Communicate with vendors via fax and email on technical issues.
• Administer receipt and organization of garments.
• May oversee wear trial process and track testing results.
• Support Tech leaders to meet departmental goals.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team player

Entrepreneurial spirit

Garment manufacturing knowledge

Pattern knowledge

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

MS Office

Google Drive/Share

Adobe Creative Suite

PLM systems (FLEM PLM)

Optitex

CLO

Brozwear

Job description

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, seeks a Technical Design Assistant to support Chico's FAS brands in Fort Myers, FL. You will assist in fittings, PLM data entry, and coordinating wear trials while maintaining brand integrity.

Ideal candidates hold an associate/bachelor’s degree in fashion design, 1–2+ years in fashion, and strong MS Office/PLM skills. Pattern software experience is a plus and a collaborative team player attitude is essential.