Description:
We are looking for a Fit Developer who will bring clarity, management and organization to our team. It is important this person has the passion and capability to successfully execute all fit block development needs from concept to final approval which supports delivering manufacturing ready product for the brand, that meets the required aesthetic goals, global sourcing strategies, cost, quality and safety.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (7+ years combined college education, pattern-making training and work experience may be substituted for a degree); Design school degree a plus.
- Minimum 5 years' experience focusing on the execution of fit per design concepts.
- Experience with manual or computer aided patternmaking and grading.
- Drawing, flat sketching or Illustrator drawing experience.
- Proficiency with Illustrator and Gerber Accumark Fit Development.
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, PLM and 3D Fit Development Programs a plus.
- Experience in the apparel industry focused on Women's Bottoms Fit Development for non-denim and denim woven Bottoms (Jeans, Shorts, Skirts, Overalls) and Trucker Jackets.
- Experience in interpreting designers' fit direction with the ability to?interpret and direct corrections to contractor pattern work.
- Experience preparing fit meetings, conducting fit sessions, updating patterns and specification documentation in required systems.
- Ability to forge strong partnerships with overseas technical teams as a means to drive clarity on all pattern work and fit requirements. Troubleshoot fit issues and bring to resolution.
- Strong understanding of product development calendars and sense of urgency to meeting all required deadlines.
- Strong technical communication skills (written and verbal) with attention to detail.
- Effective interpersonal and organizational skills; especially when it comes to working directly with senior leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new computer programs quickly.
- Ability to be flexible in a multi-task environment.
- Good team orientation.
- Excellent discretion, judgment, tact and diplomacy.