Fit Technician - Melanie Lyne

At Laura Canada, fashion is where creativity, technical expertise and attention to detail come together. As a Fit Technician / Pattern Maker
, you’ll play a key role in transforming a designer’s vision into beautifully crafted, production-ready garments.

Privately owned and based in Laval, Quebec, Laura Canada is home to the Laura and Melanie Lyne brands. We’re proud to create fashion that helps generations of Canadian women look and feel their best.

• Create initial patterns based on the Designer’s sketch and Laura Canada standards.
• Prepare accurate specification sheets.
• Lead fit sessions on live models, assessing fit, balance and proportion.
• Identify required adjustments and provide detailed technical comments to suppliers from first fit through pre-production.
• Review subsequent samples to ensure corrections have been properly executed.
• Provide final graded specifications and comments for bulk production.
• Collaborate with Design and Production teams to bring each garment from concept to final product.

• Diploma in Fashion Design, Pattern Making, Garment Techniques or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Pattern Maker and/or Fit Technician in ladies’ apparel.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, grading, fit and industry standards.
• A strong eye for proportion, balance and detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of PAD, CLO 3D and/or PLM is an asset.