OAK + FORT is a fashion and lifestyle brand that provides attainable luxuries consisting of modern essentials in full collections of womenswear, menswear, accessories, jewelry, beauty, and homeware. We are a female-founded and led business that is brought together by a passionate group of people with a natural bond over an aesthetic vision that radiates throughout our collections. From our first studio that opened in 2010 in Vancouver, BC, we now have 30+ locations across North America with a global e-commerce presence.

As the Assistant Technical Developer, you will play a key role in the development of quality products, ensuring all styles meet the fit, construction, and aesthetic standards of the OAK + FORT brand. Working closely with the Design and Production teams, you will bring both technical expertise and a strong design sensibility to the development process — from first proto through to final approval. This is an entry-level role suited to a candidate with a passion towards technical design, fit and tailored constructions, who is ready to contribute meaningfully to the brand’s evolution.

This will be an on-site position in our Vancouver office. TECHNICAL DESIGN Communicate the fit and construction requirements and corrections clearly to factories, anticipating potential production issues, and work out any problems that arise Review each sample for quality, construction, and OAK + FORT standards, with a strong understanding of fit and finish requirements Support in the development of process and procedures for the Technical Development team Support in the creation of standards manual for product categories, labels placement and QA testing Support the Senior Manager,



Technical Development in fittings and day-to-day work Support development of on-body fits with the design team for seasonal product Improve and maintain departmental process Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to drive process consistency in the department as well as provide training documents for new hires Meet technical design timelines for development and production Ensure technical design timelines are met and prioritize workload Create partnerships with cross-functional partners to ensure the collection is delivered on time and design direction is clear Other projects and responsibilities as assigned Prior industry experience in Technical Development and/or pattern making is an asset; Proficiency in MS office (Excel/Word/Outlook), Adobe Illustrator, PLM software Passionate about both the technical and aesthetic dimensions of product; Health and dental advantages Paid vacation time off Entrepreneurship is the mindset that leads to endless curiosity and continuous improvement. We practice acceptance through open-mindedness and personal responsibility.

We are committed to providing a respectful, diverse, and unique approach to hiring individuals in the communities in which weoperate– allowing each person to be their authentic selves. Our hiring commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic. Requests for accommodation due to any disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture team.

📌 Assistant Technical Developer (Apparel) (Vancouver)
🏢 Oak+Fort - CAN HQ Support Office
📍 Vancouver