Responsibilities
- Develop fit specifications and establish fit blocks for all new products, with a focus on building a best-in-class fit library that drives customer loyalty and repeat purchase.
- Develop grade rules across size sets for all new products.
- Evaluate and measure samples and protos to determine compliance of specs, construction, quality, and design intent.
- Own detailed comments and address all garment corrections with factory representatives.
- Collaborate with design, PD, and production to ensure design intent is executed with the highest quality of fit, construction, and workmanship while maintaining deadlines.
- Understand and recommend sewing efficiencies and construction best practices.
- Lead fit sessions by understanding the purpose and intent of the garment.
- Ensure meticulous notes are taken during session so correct information is communicated to vendors for production.
- Own our Wear Testing process in partnership with the head of Product Development.
- Act as a strategic partner in shaping the future of our fit philosophy, especially in bottoms, influencing long-term block development, customer experience, and brand differentiation.
- Maintain clear and timely communication with the applicable vendor base with detailed follow-up.
- Develop and maintain a clear understanding of the customer.
- Review feedback from all commercial channels; develop recommendations to improve fit/size specs, and measure results to ensure we're delivering a great-fitting product.
- Work within calendar to ensure deadlines are maintained.
- Partner with R&D for proto development and fabric construction insight.
- Lead review and work with our commercial channels on fit tools.
- Assist with communication to factories on fit and pattern.
- Consistently demonstrate and uphold our values to make Mizzen+Main a great place to work.
Requirements
- Degree in apparel manufacturing, product development, or apparel design related field.
- 5–7+ years of experience in Technical Design, with demonstrated senior-level ownership of fit and pattern development.
- Knowledge of menswear construction.
- In-depth knowledge of fabric, apparel, materials, construction, and fit.
- Must have pattern fit experience as well as understanding of basic apparel production processes.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proficient in basic office software and preferably some PLM experience.
- Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail.
- Dedication and commitment with the ability to learn new skills and adapt to change as our customers’ needs or business model changes.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting.
Nice to Have
- Expertise in bottoms fitting, patternmaking, and grading is strongly preferred and will be a key differentiator.
Work Arrangement
On-site — Dallas, Texas
Team
Team size: small. Structure: high-impact team
Additional Information
- Unlimited PTO and 11 paid holidays
- Leaving the office early, once each quarter, to spend time together socially and learn about one another's whole self, not just our work selves.
