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<p><strong>Company Description</strong></p><p>QI Collective is a fashion brand incubator with hubs in Shanghai, Los Angeles, Sydney, and Melbourne. We collaborate with some of the world's most innovative artists, with key brands in our portfolio including Selkie, Auteur, Maison Amory, Bellevue and Awaylee. Our work environment is fast-paced and dynamic, encouraging collaboration across creative and operational departments. We foster a goal-centric and human-centric culture, offering team members opportunities to explore areas of interest while aligning with company objectives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Description</strong></p><p>As an Apparel Fit Tech, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality, fit, and execution of our garments. This position involves hands-on collaboration with buyers, design, production teams, and international vendors to bring innovative designs to life while maintaining brand integrity and fit consistency. We're eager to bring on a new team member that can has experience in Women's Ready-to-Wear in all categories across cut & sew, wovens, and knitwear.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Work closely with buyers and product development to ensure design details are executed properly in tech packs</li><li>Understand and identify issues with design details and provide recommendations for improvements</li><li>Attend and lead fit sessions using live models, recording comments, and effectively communicating feedback to the team and vendors.</li><li>Guide and monitor the fit process to ensure the "intended fit" is achieved.</li><li>Create and maintain accurate and detailed tech packs with clear fit comments.</li><li>Execute fit comments promptly to keep the fit sample review process aligned with production timelines.</li><li>Cross-examine samples against style tech packs and previous fit samples to verify corrections.</li><li>Maintain a shared database of all fit notes for design and production reference.</li><li>Communicate daily with international vendors to support sourcing strategies and strengthen partnerships.</li><li>Track and monitor execution according to the time-and-action calendar, recording and tracking all sample shipments, fit samples, pre-production (PP) samples, and reference samples.</li><li>Analyze fit, construction, and workmanship issues, providing accurate feedback and necessary corrections to overseas factories.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 5 years of experience conducting fit sessions.</li><li>Minimum 3 years of experience in fabrics and garment construction.</li><li>Minimum 3 years of experience in Technical Design and Product Development.</li><li>Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills.</li><li>Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Google (Slides, Sheets, Docs).</li><li>Expertise in fit analysis, pattern evaluation, garment construction, measuring, and assessing materials, workmanship, functionality, and production feasibility.</li><li>Ability to develop and implement strategies, monitor progress, and make necessary adjustments to achieve objectives.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you're a highly skilled technical designer looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a creative and fast-paced fashion incubator, we encourage you to apply and be part of our growing team!</p><p>Note: This position is based in Los Angeles, CA, and candidates must be able to work in our office and our client's offices. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce.</p><p><br></p><p>Location: Los Angeles, CA (In-Office)</p><p>Position Type: Full Time / 36-40hrs/week</p><p>Starting Pay: $50/hr</p>

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