Garment Technician

Job Description: Garment Technician & CAD Developer

Company:

Musclemind

Categories:

Activewear

About Musclemind

Musclemind is redefining active leisure, a category that bridges performance and lifestyle. Our brand is built on strength, resilience and transformation. We believe true power comes from within, and our designs are engineered to adapt to life's contrasts, from workout to weekend. As we grow our "Forged for Glory" campaign, we're looking for a skilled technical professional to help us uphold the quality and craftsmanship our brand story is built on.

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Garment Technician and CAD Developer to join our product team, working across our activewear and knitwear ranges. The ideal candidate has a genuine technical understanding of how activewear and knitwear are made and has worked with export houses handling international brands in these categories.

Key Responsibilities

1.      Manage the technical garment process from development through to bulk approval.

2.      Create garment specifications and technical documentation (spec sheets, construction details, BOMs, measurement charts).

3.      Develop and modify CAD patterns, including size grading, according to design, fit and measurement requirements.

4.      Conduct fittings, assess samples for fit, construction, measurements and quality, and prepare clear sample comments.

5.      Review knitwear construction, yarn behaviour, stitch quality and garment performance.

6.      Identify technical issues and provide practical, cost-conscious solutions.

7.      Work closely with designers and suppliers to ensure fit, quality and timelines are met.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Garment Technician / Pattern Maker in activewear and knitwear.

• Proficiency in CAD pattern software (e.g., Gerber, Lectra, Optitex, Clo3D) and grading.

• Strong knowledge of knit fabrics, stretch behaviour, seams and stitch types used in activewear (flatlock, coverstitch, bonded seams, etc.).

• Ability to read tech packs and write accurate spec documentation.

• Strong fit assessment skills, with the ability to give precise, actionable feedback to suppliers.

• Good communication and coordination skills; comfortable managing timelines across teams.

Preferred

• Experience in fit blocks for compression, performance and leisure wear.

• Knowledge of fabric testing standards and performance requirements (shrinkage, pilling, recovery).

Experience

1-5 years in technical development for activewear/knitwear.

Location / Employment Type

Noida/ Permanent