Description
Develop production-ready technical specifications, fit standards, and construction details for apparel. Lead fittings and collaborate with design, patternmaking, and vendors to ensure accurate fit, quality, and manufacturability.
- • Lead fit sessions on prototypes and samples, diagnosing and resolving fit and balance issues.
- • Create and update technical sketches, callouts, and construction details using CAD.
- • Partner with patternmakers and production to optimize marker layout and material yield.
- • Build graded size specifications, points of measure, and tolerances across size ranges.
- • Review and comment on patterns to ensure design intent, fit, and manufacturability.
- • Develop comprehensive tech packs with BOMs, measurement charts, and construction standards.
- • Coordinate sample development and track approvals from prototype through pre-production and top-of-production.
- • Translate design concepts into clear sewing methods, seam, stitch, and finishing standards.
- • Maintain accurate specs, labels, and instructions within PLM systems.
- • Calculate and validate measurements, ease, and stretch allowances by fabric type.
- • Analyze sketches and samples to determine components, trims, and material requirements.
- • Create measurement diagrams and placement templates for pockets, pleats, buttonholes, and trims.
- • Liaise with vendors on sample execution and timelines, and evaluate workmanship and fit results.
- • Input, audit, and version-control specifications and pattern notes in digital systems.
- • Issue pattern corrections and construction revisions following fittings and wear tests.
- • Create SOPs and quality standards for garment assembly and finishing.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
