Garment Technician Manager

Role & responsibilities

Pattern Making & Development

• Develop accurate patterns for children's knitted and woven garments based on designs, sketches, measurements, and technical specifications.
• Prepare patterns for different age groups and size ranges.
• Carry out pattern modifications and corrections based on fitting and sample comments.
• Perform accurate pattern grading for different sizes.
• Check pattern measurements, balance, shape, seam allowances, and construction details.
• Consider fabric characteristics, shrinkage, stretch, and garment construction while developing patterns.
• Coordinate with pattern masters and sampling teams for pattern development and corrections.

Garment Fitting & Technical Development

• Conduct garment fitting sessions and identify fit-related issues.
• Analyze garment measurements and provide technical corrections.
• Ensure proper fit, comfort, proportion, and appearance of children's garments.
• Review samples against approved measurements, specifications, sketches, and reference samples.
• Provide detailed technical comments for sample corrections.
• Follow up on sample alterations and ensure corrections are properly implemented.
• Ensure the final approved pattern reflects all fitting and technical corrections.

Knitted Garment Technical Knowledge

• Good understanding of knitted fabrics such as single jersey, rib, interlock, pique, fleece, French terry, and other knit constructions.
• Understand fabric stretch, recovery, shrinkage, GSM, and relaxation.
• Knowledge of knit garment construction, seams, stitches, necklines, cuffs, rib applications, and finishing.

Woven Garment Technical Knowledge

• Good understanding of woven fabrics and their construction.
• Knowledge of woven garment construction including shirts, dresses, shorts, trousers, skirts, jackets, and other children's styles.
• Understanding of collars, cuffs, plackets, pockets, waistbands, pleats, gathers, linings, and other construction details.
• Ensure appropriate pattern construction based on fabric characteristics and garment design.

Production & Quality Support

• Work closely with Merchandising, Design, Sampling, Production, Quality, and Pattern teams.
• Provide technical support during pre-production and bulk production.
• Identify and resolve pattern, measurement, fitting, construction, and workmanship issues.
• Ensure bulk production follows the approved sample, pattern, measurement chart, and technical specifications.
• Support the quality team in resolving technical quality issues.
• Conduct pre-production checks and provide technical guidance to production teams.
• Maintain records of patterns, sample comments, revisions, measurements, and approvals.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong practical knowledge of garment pattern making.
• Excellent knowledge of children's garment fitting and measurements.
• Strong understanding of both knitted and woven garment construction.
• Good knowledge of pattern drafting, alteration, grading, and correction.
• Ability to independently identify and correct fitting problems.
• Good knowledge of garment measurement/specification sheets and tech packs.
• Knowledge of fabrics, shrinkage, stretch, trims, seams, stitches, and finishing.
• Good understanding of garment manufacturing and sampling processes.
• Knowledge of CAD pattern-making software such as Gerber, Lectra, Optitex, Tukatech, or similar will be an advantage.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.