Technical Development Assistant

Technical Development Assistant - 1 Year Contract  Gentle Fawn is a women’s fashion brand that designs feminine, effortless pieces, perfect for your everyday wardrobe. Since 2003, we’ve been committed to developing quality fabrics & timeless designs, in a collaborative and creative environment. As a Technical Development assistant, you will play a pivotal role ensuring the fit and quality of our product is maintained from design to bulk production, meeting all company wide standards and critical deadlines.
REPORTS TO  Director of Sourcing
LOCATION  Gentle Fawn HQ
RESPONSIBILITES   Track, manage and receive incoming clothing samples.
Measure and inspect clothing samples to ensure product requirements and standards are met.
Create and maintain spec packages for all seasonal repeat styles.
Partner with the design team to interpret and develop production ready products meeting company’s standards and vision.
Understand fashion design and fit intent of garment.
Develop, update, and maintain effective spec packages, measurements, and grading.
Communicate product requirements to the factory.
Assist with data entry ensuring systems and processes up to date.
Take notes in proto fittings with the design team. Ensure fitting protocol is followed.
Learn to problem solve, communicate fit, construction, washing and fabric issues as they arise.
Quality check for consistency in sizing, functional trims, and construction across product range.
Collaborate with the product and production teams to troubleshoot and create future solutions.
Organize and maintain sample library.
QUALIFICATIONS   1+ years of relevant experience.
Bachelor of Fine Arts;
Fashion Design & Technology.
Experience in product development, apparel industry standards, garment fit & production appropriate construction techniques.
Pattern making background is an asset.
Illustrator and Excel skills.
Work & communicate efficiently with internal and external teams in a positive and professional manner.
Proven work ethic- responsible, dependable, and consistent.
Strong team player, knowledge of x-functional team accountabilities and requirements.
Excellent organizational skills. Ability to optimize processes to meet all deadlines.
Able to multi- task, working in a fast-past environment and prioritize effectively.