Fit Technician – Apparel
American Exchange Group
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead fit sessions on live models and dress forms
- Evaluate garment fit, balance, and proportion across all categories
- Create and communicate clear, accurate fit comments to overseas factories
- Collaborate with patternmakers and technical design to resolve fit issues
- Review and measure samples (SMS, PP, TOP) for consistency and accuracy
- Ensure garments meet brand specs, measurements, and construction standards
- Track fit approvals and maintain sample records
- Work closely with merch, design, and production teams to meet deadlines
- Able to work independently, be a team player, and take full ownership of tasks
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of apparel fit, garment construction, and fabric properties, with a focus on knits and soft goods preferred
- Experience working with multiple factories and managing production timelines
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Apparel, Textiles, or a related field
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Skilled in sewing techniques and understanding garment construction
- Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities
- Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to change
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Half Day Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Tax-free commuter benefits
- Exclusive employee merchandise discounts
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
apparel fitgarment constructionfabric propertiessewing techniquesfit evaluationssample measurementfit approvalspatternmakingtechnical designproduction timelines
Soft Skills
organizational skillstime-managementmultitaskingdetail-orientedindependent workteam playercommunication skillscollaborative mindsetadaptabilityownership of tasks
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in FashionBachelor’s degree in ApparelBachelor’s degree in Textiles