Garment Technician

h3About the job /h3 /brpEvery size of every garment has to fit. You’re the one who makes sure it does. /p /brpAt Suspicious Antwerp, an approved collection sample is only the start. Between that sample and bulk production, measurements, grading, construction and accessories can all drift. You are the technical link between the collection sample and production, making sure every size of every garment fits and meets our standards. /p /brpYou work for both menswear and womenswear, in the back office, between the Product Developers, Designers and Production. You check, measure and grade, catch what’s off before it ships, and solve construction issues with the factory. /p /br /brh3What you’ll be doing /h3 /brul /brlipGive technical support to Unisex and Womenswear: fitting files and fit issue support /p /li /brlipCheck and measure all inbound collection samples (assigned styles, restocks) /p /li /brlipMeasure and check PS, PPS and promo samples before bulk shipment, to evaluate if production will be as requested /p /li /brlipMonitor, draft and adjust the full size specs of each garment /p /li /brlipSupport Product Developers on complex fit issues /p /li /brlipMonitor quality issues together with the Product Manager: customer complaints and bulk deviations /p /li /brlipFollow up on troubleshooting in terms of fit, quality and future improvements /p /li /brlipOwn the final grading and size specs /p /li /brlipOwn the final bulk check before shipment, and flag issues where necessary /p /li /brlipMake sure bulk sizing (full size spec) and quality meet our initial requests and brand standards /p /li /brlipFind solutions to construction issues in production /p /li /brlipApprove bulk accessories on garments (zippers, buttons, yarns, etc.) /p /li /br /ul /br /brh3What you bring /h3 /brul /brlipTraining or experience as a modelist, pattern maker or garment technologist /p /li /brlipProfound fit and garment knowledge /p /li /brlipProfound grading and pattern knowledge /p /li /brlipPrecise measuring to spec and tolerance /p /li /brlipSolid understanding of how the industry and factories work /p /li /brlipStrength in fit, grading and measuring across Women and Unisex garments /p /li /brlipA strong fashion and product feeling that fits spot-on with us: you feel and understand our brand identity and our market, and you know our community and competitors /p /li /brlipOrganised and detail-focused /p /li /brlipAffinity with back-office work /p /li /brlipCalm, structured problem solving /p /li /brlipClear, factual communication with PD and suppliers /p /li /br /ul