Assistant Technical Designer, Woven Tops

KnitWell Group • Fort Myers, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Technical Designer supports Technical Designers with sample preparation, fit session administration, and data entry, while helping meet departmental goals and maintain brand integrity throughout the fit process. The role involves preparing samples for fittings, supporting technical package and fit-note entry in PLM, coordinating meetings, communicating technical issues to vendors, and organizing garments. It may also include overseeing wear trials and tracking test products and participants. Duties may vary across brands.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree required; preferably in Fashion Design or a related field.
• 1–2+ years of experience in the fashion apparel industry required.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Google Share.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, passion for the apparel business, and ability to work effectively as a team player.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of garment manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with web-based applications such as FLEM PLM or comparable software.
• Knowledge of pattern software such as Optitex, CLO, or Browzwear.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for daily fittings by measuring samples and evaluating garment fit and construction against applicable standards.
• Assist with technical packages, including entering measurements, pictures, sketches, and other relevant information into the PLM system.
• Enter fit notes and comments into the PLM system.
• Coordinate, schedule, and set up meetings.
• Communicate with vendors daily by fax and email about technical issues.
• Receive and organize garments.
• May oversee the wear trial process, evaluate results, track products under testing, and maintain the participant database.
• Support Technical leaders in completing departmental goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree