WHO YOU ARE:
We are looking for a Fit Technician to join our team! The candidate for this role will be responsible for technical aspects of the styles, prepare and organize fit samples. The Fit Technician makes corrections in order to ensure fit and quality standards are achieved and communicates all necessary information within the established timelines. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Create tech packs for overseas development;
- Educate suppliers in understanding the required pattern-making and construction requisites;
- Develop and implement fit and quality standards by product by category;
- Lead fit sessions with live models;
- Identify and analyze problems, make sound recommendations and take appropriate action;
- Communicate in a timely manner with suppliers any changes, corrections in a clear and concise manner;
- Liaise between designer/coordinator and supplier with necessary updates/ info and delivery risks where applicable;
- Follow-up on the daily communication with suppliers;
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date records on sample approvals.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Diploma in Fashion Design or related field of study;
- 5 or more years of experience as fit technician/patternmaking/grading;
- In-depth knowledge of garment construction and fit;
- Bilingual, with strong spoken and written communication skills in English;
- Proficient in the use of Excel,
Outlook and other MS Office applications;
- Knowledge of Illustrator required;
- Knowledge of Pad system is an asset;
- Great organizational skills and a keen attention to detail a must;
- Ability to foster teamwork and contribute in a team environment;
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
- Strong multi-tasking, time-management and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to prioritize;
- Great organizational skills and a keen attention to detail a must
Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used to support certain stages of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications. AI is used as a tool to assist our hiring team and does not make hiring or rejection decisions. All employment decisions are made by Ardene's recruitment team. Ardene is an equal chance employer, and as such, does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment on the basis of an individual’s race, ancestry, color, place of origin, religion, gender, gender identity, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, family status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.
📌 Fit Technician (Laval)
🏢 Ardene
📍 Laval