Engineer, Apparel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Vietnam.

📋 Description

• Acquire and implement recognized Apparel Engineering standards, tools, and processes.

• Provide assistance to Brand Development, Sourcing Development, and vendors with technical follow-up throughout development and commercialization.

• Aid in reviews of fit, pattern, construction, measurements, materials, and manufacturing.

• Assist with activities related to construction, sizing, grading, and blocks.

• Evaluate both physical and digital samples, including Proto, SMS, POC, PPS, Counter, and Size Set.

• Verify samples against Tech Packs, measurements, approved product intent, and workmanship standards.

• Draft comments, measurements, images, and supporting documentation.

• Accurately and promptly update sample records, forms, and systems.

• Engage with vendor technical teams and escalate any late, recurring, or unresolved issues.

• Assist with product risk classification, monitoring, testing coordination, and production-readiness assessments.

• Prepare materials for Tech Pack handover, Risk Analysis handoff, PRM, and PP meetings.

• Identify and document discrepancies in Tech Packs and update authorized minor discrepancies.

• Enhance technical capabilities through learning, calibration, coaching, knowledge-sharing, and training.

• Travel to factories for hands-on experience, sample and product evaluations, and partner support.

• Observe factory operations, sample-room practices, and production techniques.

• Provide accurate information and follow-up on agreed actions to CFT and factory partners.

• Participate in vendor training, TVCP, CFT correlation, and RBM calibration activities.

• Collaborate with brands, vendors, CFT, factory teams, and regional Apparel Engineering colleagues.

• Clearly and proactively communicate updates, inquiries, delays, and risks.

• Support revisions to construction tools, manuals, SOPs, and standardized VF Way processes.

• Engage in team projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Foundational knowledge of apparel product development, garment construction, patterns, measurements, fit, and manufacturing.

• Capability to read and interpret basic Tech Packs, technical sketches, measurement specifications, and sample comments.

• Basic hands-on experience in pattern making, apparel sizing, grading, live-model fitting, or body-form fitting through education, training, or work experience.

• A relevant degree, diploma, or recognized technical training in apparel engineering, garment technology, technical design, pattern making, fashion technology, textile technology, or a related field is preferred.

• Recent graduates and early-career professionals may be considered if they possess strong technical fundamentals, learning agility, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in apparel engineering.

• Proficiency in English and the relevant local language.

• A growth mindset, curiosity, and a willingness to learn through coaching, feedback, and practical experience.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and dependable follow-through.

• Ability to operate within established processes, prioritize tasks, and meet set deadlines.

• A collaborative and respectful approach when working with cross-functional and factory partners.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, active listening abilities, and the confidence to ask questions.

• Ability to recognize the limits of one's knowledge and escalate issues appropriately.

• Familiarity with Gerber, Flex, or another PLM system, Browzwear or another 3D apparel tool, and Adobe Illustrator is advantageous.

• A basic understanding of raw-material behavior, wet processing, garment testing, and apparel manufacturing methods is beneficial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Travel to factories as necessary.

• Training may be provided based on business requirements.

• Opportunities for coaching, feedback, and hands-on experience.

• Technical calibration, coaching, knowledge-sharing, and training support.

• Individual Development Plan.

• Professional growth through exposure to various product categories, manufacturing methods, and development stages.