Fit Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Fit Technician for Wholesale and D2C

12th Tribe is looking for a Fit Technician to ensure products fit well and adhere to quality standards. This role will ensure products meet the design intent for both Wholesale and Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) distribution channels. The role involves collaborating with design, production, and technical teams to address any fit or quality issues during the development phase and to ensure consistency in fit for consumers across both wholesale accounts and D2C customers.

Key Responsibilities :

• Fit Evaluation & Fitting Sessions :

Conduct fit sessions with models, fit mannequins, and virtual prototypes to assess the fit, comfort, and construction of garments.

Identify issues with fit, such as tightness, proportions, and overall silhouette, and work with designers and pattern makers to make adjustments.

Update and maintain tech packs with accurate fit specifications, measurement charts, grading rules, and adjustments needed for each product.

Work closely with production teams to ensure that designs can be produced according to the required fit specifications.

Oversee the quality control process to ensure that garments meet fit standards throughout production.

Ensure size consistency across product lines by verifying that measurements are accurate and that the product fits well across various sizes.

Collect and analyze consumer feedback on fit from D2C customers (via reviews, surveys, or returns) and wholesale buyers to identify areas for improvement.

Work with merchandisers and buyers to ensure fit standards meet market demands for both wholesale and D2C channels.

Assist with sample reviews and pre-production samples to confirm the fit and design before mass production begins.

JOB DETAILS :

Key Skills and Qualifications :

Associates or Bachelors degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Technology, Textile Engineering, or a related field.

Proficiency in garment construction, pattern making, grading, and fit adjustments.

Ability to identify fit and quality issues and work collaboratively to correct them, ensuring the garment matches the design specifications.

Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, production, sourcing, and quality control.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple fitting sessions, sample reviews, and deadlines simultaneously.

Ability to understand and consider both wholesale and D2C customer expectations regarding fit, comfort, and sizing.