Fit Technician - Montreal, Canada - Moose Knuckles Canada

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    WHAT WE BELIEVE

    We believe in inclusion, we believe in self-expression, we believe in no judgement and we believe in individualism.

    WHO WE ARE

    We are bold, we are tenacious, we are courageous and brave.

    We are a cast of characters;

    We embrace our differences and we share our likenesses.

    Some of What's in it for You

    • New and freshly renovated offices, designed and built to the LEED Silver environmental standard
    • Summer Fridays
    • Paid Personal Days
    • Employee Loyalty Reward Program
    • Generous welcome gift
    • Company events

    As the Fit Technician, you will be responsible for developing quality garments that reflect our brand's esthetic and quality standards.

    Some of What You'll Do:

    • Create initial spec based on design intent, sketch, sample and/or block pattern
    • Review technical design sketches to ensure garment construction is attainable and representative of pattern
    • Measure and review sample at every stage, in preparation of fit session
    • Fit on live model and mannequin
    • Identify fit discrepancies and provide feedback to design during fit sessions
    • Communicate corrections to factory clearly, using available tools, pattern, illustrator, excel
    • Maintain accurate and up to date grading
    • Ensure superior quality of garments
    • Manage workload which may involve overlapping seasons
    • Collaborate with peers in design, tech and production

    Some of What You'll Need:

    • 5 + years of experience as a fit technician
    • Knowledge of garment construction, fit, pattern making and grading
    • Knowledge of fabrics, wovens and knits
    • Strong knowledge of Excel and Illustrator
    • Knowledge of menwear and womens wear apparel
    • Outerwear is an asset
    • Experience in Premium/Luxury a plus

    Some of Who You Are:

    • Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
    • Energetic, passionate, and results-driven team player
    • Excellent attention to detail
    • Attitude to problem solving

    Given the international nature of our business and of this position, the candidate will be required to communicate effectively, on a regular basis, with various stakeholders (co-workers, colleagues, customers, suppliers, etc.) located in Canada outside Quebec or throughout the world. Proficiency in languages other than French (notably, English) will be an asset for the successful candidate.

    Moose knuckles is a Canadian company headquartered in Montreal and operating in North America, Europe and Asia. Professional French language proficiency is therefore required and essential for all Montreal-based employees. In addition, the professional English proficiency is also important since it allows to collaborate with the employees of the group based internationally.