Garment Engineer / Sample Maker – Technical Apparel
LOCATION: Lower Mainland BC, Canada
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time
REPORTS TO: Design and Development Manager
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Garment Engineer / Sample Maker – Technical Apparel to join our team. This role is critical in developing and refining our technical apparel prototypes, ensuring exceptional quality and performance standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own the process of cutting and sewing full prototypes across multiple categories—from knits to technical outerwear—while providing feedback on improved construction techniques for production efficiency.
- Contribute to the creation of a physical construction standards library containing validated constructions for use in in-line and prototype garments.
- Patternmaking using Gerber Accumark or equivalent (Clo3D experience is a bonus).
- Create block patterns and samples.
- Execute sample sewing: cutting, sewing, and finishing.
- Conduct sample review reporting, including measurements and construction notes.
- Develop and test garment constructions, including mockups for inline and testing purposes.
- Manage material/construction validation and maintain testing standard library.
- Perform machine maintenance and assist with warehouse management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Solid knowledge of Gerber Accumark or equivalent digital patterning software.
- Ability to sew multiple apparel categories, from knits to seam-taped technical garments, at production-level quality.
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to provide feedback on improving garment construction for better appearance, functionality, and production efficiency.
- 5–7 years of experience operating various types of industrial machinery, including sewing machines, heat presses, and seam-taping machines.
- Willingness to travel as needed to support business requirements.
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