Technician, Fashion Lab

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

📋 Description

• Conduct initial technical assessments of tech packs, construction details, and material specifications during the sample development process.

• Detect manufacturing, structural, or material risks and suggest technical solutions or alternative constructions.

• Facilitate fit sessions and assess sample proportions against tech pack specifications.

• Offer grading recommendations, pattern modifications, and construction corrections to vendors and factories.

• Sanction final pre-production sample fits.

• Supervise physical, mechanical, and chemical testing protocols.

• Analyze third-party test reports, investigate failures, and coordinate corrective action plans.

• Ensure that bulk materials and finished products meet market safety and regulatory standards.

• Organize pre-production alignment meetings with suppliers and factory quality personnel.

• Audit and approve sealing/gold samples prior to bulk cutting.

• Execute on-site final inspections based on AQL standards as required.

• Assess supplier facilities, machinery standards, and internal quality management systems.

• Collaborate with testing labs, compliance organizations, vendors, and regional merchandising teams.

• Support initiatives related to social compliance and human rights.

• Monitor factory defect rates, recurring quality issues, and customer return metrics.

• Conduct root-cause analyses and implement CAPA plans with suppliers.

• Provide technical guidance and ongoing quality training to vendor teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Technical, Textile & Clothing or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in garment technical development, fit evaluation, or QA within an apparel sourcing office, buying house, or manufacturing setting.

• Extensive knowledge of pattern making, garment construction, fabric performance, mechanical testing, and chemical compliance standards.

• Strong communication abilities.

• Business-level proficiency in English.

• Experience in fast-fashion and quick-response business models is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employees have the option to work remotely.

• Opportunities for personal development.

• Options for geographical mobility.

• Employee support aimed at fostering a rich, human work experience.

• A culture recognized as a Great Place to Work.

• Recognition with the Caring Company Logo.