Garment Technician

370 Saskatoon Street, London,
Ontario, N5W 4R3

**POSTING: Garment Technician & Patternmaker**

**Company**:Carmina de Young Fashion Design Inc. is an established London
- based garment manufacturer. We engineer, develop and produce fashion garments from concept to finished items for our in-house product lines and for other fashion brands.

Our mission is to produce high-quality, ethical & sustainable apparel in Canada using the latest in apparel technology and lean production methodologies.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT TASKS**
- Produce technical sketches
- Efficiently manage pre-production and approve raw materials and notions, product construction, dimensions and fit, colors and packaging,
- Coordinate with creative and production leads to meet quality standards and timeline goals.
- Create flat drawings for proofing purposes for clients.
- Execute and maintain fit and quality consistency in all product categories.
- Methodically determine critical dimensions of design for subsequent production
- Perform fit sessions with merchandising on body forms and live models.
- Work closely with a team to implement, review and troubleshoot manufacturing processes and production demand increases.
- Collaborate with sample makers to advise on best sample construction and finishes that fit our customer needs and price points while maintaining the design integrity and functionality of the garment.

**SKILL & QUALIFICATIONS**
- College or degree within the apparel industry including fashion design
- 3+ years of experience in product development and design experience.
- Strong working knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, fit and pattern development
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
- Highly organized, analytical and detail oriented professional
- Strong technical troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize work and deliver results with excellent follow-through
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Must be flexible and able to take direction and have willingness to learn
- Hours: Full-time, permanent position (minimum 40 to 44 hours per week)

**BENEFITS**
- Full time position after probationary period
- Health benefits after probationary period
- 2 Weeks Paid Vacation

**Salary**: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Life insurance

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- London, ON N5W 4R3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- sewing: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person