Job description
Client Overview:
We started to challenge the existing idea that nice things should cost a lot. Our mission was simple: create an item of equal or greater quality than the leading luxury brands and sell them at a much lower price. Quality shouldn’t be a luxury. We’re proud of our mission to bring the world’s highest quality goods to people at affordable prices.
You’ll work with a team of world-class talent.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, problem-solver and successful in combining technology and data into best-in-class outcomes.
. The candidate is energized by solving complex business problems and consistently effective in making high-judgement decisions at rapid pace amidst the frequent ambiguity that comes with charting a course of action with no precedent.
. Moreover, the ideal candidate is energized by an environment where strategy, innovation and decision-making are intentionally distributed, where candor, speed and data are highly valued and colleagues at all levels hold each other to unusually high standards on behalf of our customers.
The Fit technician will collaborate with the apparel merchants and Sourcing teams to:
. Ensure that all garments are of the correct fit, construction, look, style and quality that are consistent with the company's standards.
. Measure all samples against size specifications to ensure the desired fit is achieved in a timely manner.
. Check construction, fit, and style details to original sample.
. Create and review graded spec sheets for each garment.
. Make corrections to specifications and details to achieve desired fit and look.
. Lead fit sessions with fit models.
. Create fit sketches to aid suppliers in correcting fit issues.
. Approve production samples of all stages (jointly with apparel merchants).
. Communicate and follow-up to ensure corrections, modifications, and approvals of samples to the supplier are made within the timeline and action schedule deadlines.
. Maintain the approved block to ensure consistency in fit.
. Continually strive to upgrade the product without affecting the value.
Key requirements:
. Minimum of 5 years experience in tech design At-least 5 years experience in working directly with factories overseas
. Experience in owning the fit process from development through production, to see the full spectrum
. Experience in both Men's and Women's apparel in all categories (Tops, Bottoms, Skirts, Dresses, Outerwear) and fabrications (Knit + Woven) preferred In-depth knowledge of garment construction and design.
. Experience with fitting procedures, pattern making.
. Detailed oriented, with accuracy and precision.
. Experienced with interpreting market trends in order to achieve current fashions and desired look.
. Demonstrated ability to take initiative.
. Strong communications skills both verbal and written, including with suppliers across different global locations.
. Ability to work both independently and with others in a team environment.
. Good time management skills, ability to prioritize, and problem solving skills.
