**Thank you in advance, but if you do not have your PR for Canada, please don’t apply to this position**
 
Our client, one of Canada’s leading womenswear retail chains, is looking to bring on a Fit Spec / Patternmaker to join their growing team! 
 
 
Responsibilities:

1. Patternmaking

▪ Examine the Technical Designer’s sketches to make sure the garment is feasible
and gives appropriate feedback when required.
▪ Designs a pattern that is balanced, proportional to the sketch and executable by
the Production Team ensuring that all details are there (i.e. position of pleats,
pockets, etc.) and that their standards are met.
▪ Writes the specification sheets and sewing guidelines for each sample (size,
number, style and explanation regarding the sewing).
▪ Ensures that the sample produced matches the pattern and the original sketch.
▪ Makes the appropriate corrections to styles.
▪ Finalizes Tech-Packs for imported styles by identifying relevant measuring points
and provides the basic measurements for the style and selected fabrics.
▪ Verifies preproduction and TOP samples, and reports corrections to be made if
needed and record them on Tech-Packs.
▪ Ensures that the required corrections from previous verifications have been made
on the new samples received.
▪ Is responsible for producing the styles and giving them to the Production Team
within lead time.
▪ Respects the approval ratio and achieves the monthly objective of designed
patterns.
▪ Keeps the workflow list up-to-date at all times.

2. Communication

▪ Provides suppliers with a detailed and complete report of modifications to be
made (measurements, explanation of corrections, picture and pattern as backup)
within assigned deadlines. Verifies and corrects the patterns when required.
▪ Communicates in a timely manner any foreseen issues or problems to Category
Managers.
▪ Communicates in a timely manner with suppliers and the Import Team to resolve
problematic styles and ensures that the issue is well understood.
▪ Maintains effective and accurate communication with his team and performs tight
follow-ups.
▪ Produces the analysis of all styles and measurements at the end of each season
and provides recommendations.
 
Additional Responsibilities:

▪ Adheres to all new and existing Company policies and procedures (i.e. Loss
Prevention, Health & Safety and Human Resources).
 
Requirements:

▪ Fashion Design Diploma or diploma in garment techniques
▪ 10 years experience in pattern design for ladies’ apparel
▪ Expert in knits and cut & sew is an asset.
▪ Proficient Knowledge of PAD system is an asset.
▪ Proficient Knowledge of CLO3D system is an asset.
▪ Attention to details and precision
▪ Analytical skills and ability to work under pressure
▪ Strong ability to effectively communicate thoughts and concerns in a professional
manner to co-workers
▪ Organizational skills and ability to prioritize
▪ Ability to solve problems
▪ Have a positive, proactive and productive approach
▪ Be open minded and able to adapt
▪ Bilingualism
 
Working conditions and Environment:

▪ This is a full-time position.
▪ Works in a standing/walking/sitting position.