Title: Global Senior Fit Tech – Dresses
From boutique-brand culture to big-box retail, Liberated Brands thinks differently and has global scale servicing over 60+ countries. With over three decades of experience in brand-building, we are enhancing what a full-service license model can look like. We focus on the fundamentals of designing, producing, distributing, and marketing our brands and products, but always leave room for the x-factors to lead the way. Our expertise spans all sales channels, from direct-to-consumer to specialty wholesale and everything in between, both physical and digital. This Liberated approach creates a unique and powerful balance between brand-culture and sustainable growth. Join us and experience the benefits of being truly Liberated.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
This position will own all specs, Patterns and grades, manage fit sessions and communicate clear fit comments in Centric PLM, to ensure proper understanding of corrections needed for next sample stage. The role of Global Senior-Fit Technician will be responsible for managing any construction improvements and will work closely with design and product development to collectively make great quality apparel. Collaborate with Fit Tech Dept. manger to mentor and help train junior Fit Techs.
- New style set up with specs in Centric PLM (includes collaboration on pattern creation from scratch)
- Manage/Maintain all specs and grades from initial set up through production (proto’s, sealing samples, PPs and Graded Nests.
- Prepares and leads fittings for specific product (measures garments as needed / reviews issues ahead of fit time)
- Ensures owned product is received and on fit list, following priorities by coordinating with CFT PD partners.
- Communicates all fit and construction related comments for the vendor and internal teams within development and production timelines and in a professional manner.
- Establishes and maintains fit, construction standards and blocks to ensure brand fit consistency and quality. Including Block Library for each Brand.
- Responsible for managing and meeting all deadlines along with communicating any issues, that delay completion of comments.
- Works to improve fit and quality through review of customers comments, sales feedback, and understanding of competition.
- Must excel at patternmaking, identifying balance issues and able to correct patterns either through software or via other methods (taking photos, drawing on patterns, etc.)
- Complete understanding and knowledge of Patternmaking and Grading
- Organized with time management and attention to detail.
- Full understanding of styles, historical issues, understanding of fabrications and strong written and verbal communication internally and externally with vendors
- Must be a team player, able to work closely with other team members to help manage overall workload with regards to construction, fit, approvals, comments, timelines, etc.
- Responsible for providing all product related details (inseam, HPS length, etc.) for catalog / website.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Degree in patternmaking, Technical Design or related field and/or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 10-15 years’ experience as Fit Technician-in Women’s Dresses-product.
- Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with cross functional teams (design, development and production)
- Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Must be detail oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Must be able to work proficiently in Outlook/Microsoft Excel and Adobe Illustrator
- Knowledge of computer patternmaking is preferred Gerber or Optitex
- Knowledge of Centric or PLM is a plus.
- Experience communicating with vendors overseas is a plus.
LIBERATED PERKS:
- Collaborative culture with amazing family vibe
- Discounts on Liberated Merch
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (majority employer paid)
- 401k, including employer contribution
- Surf and Snow Team Building Days
- Summer Half Day Fridays
- Paid Time Off
- Referral Program
Liberated Brands is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role in Costa Mesa, CA is $75,000 - $85,000. This position is hybrid and, as such, compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skill set, certifications, and specific work location.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, please contact Customer Service to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process: 1 (855) 330-0188 or ADAaccommodations@liberatedbrands.com.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, please contact Volcom Customer Service to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process: 1 (855) 330-0188 or customerservice@volcom.com.
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