Garment Technician (Fashion)

Job Description

Number of Vacancies: 01;

Reports to: Brand Manager;

Office Location: 555 3/2 Street, Ward 8, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City;

Working time: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (Monday – Friday) and 8:30 - 12:30 (Saturday Morning).

Responsibilities:

I. Technical Specification Development:

1. Create and maintain detailed tech packs for each garment, including:

• Construction details;
• Bill of Materials (BOM);
• Measurement charts and grading rules;
• Label and packaging instructions.

2. Update tech packs as needed during the development process in collaboration with the Pattern Maker.

II. Fit and Sample Evaluation:

• Lead fit sessions, working closely with the Pattern Maker to evaluate garment prototypes for size, fit, and functionality;
• Analyze fit issues and recommend pattern adjustments or construction changes;
• Provide clear and actionable feedback to the Pattern Maker and manufacturers to implement fit revisions.

III. Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate with designers and the Pattern Maker to ensure design vision aligns with technical execution;
• Partner with the Pattern Maker to ensure patterns meet construction and fit specifications;
• Work with R&D to ensure fabric and trim compatibility with design and pattern requirements.

IV. Quality Assurance:

• Define and uphold quality standards for garment construction, fit, and finishing;
• Identify potential quality issues early and collaborate with the Pattern Maker and QA/QC teams to propose solutions;
• Ensure production garments align with approved samples and technical specifications.

V. Vendor and Factory Communication:

• Provide clear technical guidance to factories and vendors to ensure accurate production;
• Address and resolve technical queries from production teams, involving the Pattern Maker when necessary.

VI. Production Readiness:

• Review and approve pre-production samples (PPS) for quality and adherence to specifications;
• Ensure all final specifications are accurate and clearly communicated to manufacturing partners, with input from the Pattern Maker.

Job Requirement

I. Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or a related field;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical design or a similar role in the fashion industry;

II. Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Gerber, Lectra) and Adobe Illustrator;
• Strong understanding of garment construction, grading, and fabric behavior;
• Experience with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems is a plus.

III. Soft Skills:

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy;
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues;
• Effective communication skills to liaise between design, production, and external vendors;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.