Technical Design Assistant - Toronto, Ontario
1 day ago
Job description
Role Summary
Technical Design Assistant
supports the garment fit, sizing, and technical development process to ensure consistency, comfort, quality, and alignment with brand standards across all product lines. This role partners closely with Technical Design Manager, Senior Designer, Sales Director, and cross-functional brand partners to assist with fittings, fashion illustration flat sketch, measuring sample, technical documentation, and fit approvals throughout the product development lifecycle.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Fit & Garment Evaluation
- Assist in
garment fit sessions
using mannequins & live models - Accurately
measure garments
following brand
How to Measure
guides and approved methodologies - Independently identify
design
aesthetic, fit balance, proportion, comfort and pattern alteration
at all stages of sampling - Evaluate
construction quality and workmanship
against brand standards - Propose
clear, thoughtful fit and construction solutions
to improve overall garment performance
Technical Documentation & Systems
- Create and maintain all
detailed technical flat sketches
using Adobe Illustrator - Build, update, and maintain
BOMs, measurement sets, and tech packs
using best practices - Record and process
fit comments, measurement & construction changes, and approvals
accurately - Update
PLM systems
(Andromeda NGC) and internal fit tracking tools - Maintain organized documentation of
fit revisions, approvals, and sample history
Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support
- Partner closely with
Technical Design Manager, Senior Designer, Sales Director
during fittings and evaluations - Attend and support fittings with
offsite Design team
as needed - Communicate fit corrections clearly to
Product Developer, Production Manager
and
factories and vendors
and support follow-ups to ensure execution accuracy
Sample & Process Support
- Prepare samples for fittings, including
steaming, labeling, and organizing samples as needed - Support
consistency of fit across sizes and styles - Assist with
continuous improvement of fit standards, tools, and processes
Competencies & Skills
- Ability to thrive in a
fast-paced environment
, managing multiple priorities and short lead calendars - Strong
attention to detail
with the ability to maintain focus on overall product goals - Flexible, adaptable personality with openness to
direction and changing business needs - Excellent
verbal and written communication
skills - Strong analytical mindset with a proactive,
"get-it-done" attitude - Ability to manage workload and relationships effectively across teams
- Comfortable processing
fit feedback, revisions, and managerial direction
Minimum Qualifications
- 2-3+ yea
rs'
experience
in the fashion industry with hands-on involvement in
product development, technical design, or fit - Degree or certification in
Fashion Design, Product Development, or related field
(preferred) - Solid knowledge of
garment construction, materials, and fit principles - Proficiency in
Adobe Creative Suite
(Illustrator, Photoshop) - Strong working knowledge of
Microsoft Office
(Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) - Experience with patternmaking programs such as
Optitex
is a plus - Exposure to
PLM systems
such as Andromeda NGC - Ability to work
independently
while being a strong team contributor
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