Apparel Fit Technician
Elevator Disco | Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Young Contemporary Womenswear | On-Site
Elevator Disco is a Los Angeles–based young contemporary womenswear brand seeking a detail-oriented Apparel Fit Technician to join our team.
The Fit Technician will be responsible for evaluating garment fit, measurements, construction, and quality throughout the development and production process. This position works closely with our Production and Design teams and communicates technical corrections to our overseas factories.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and participate in garment fittings from development through production
- Measure samples accurately against approved specifications
- Evaluate fit, proportion, balance, construction, and overall garment quality
- Identify fit and construction issues and provide clear, actionable fit comments
- Update measurement specs and technical information after fittings
- Review development, fit, PP, TOP, and production samples
- Communicate fit and construction corrections clearly to overseas factories
- Ensure factory revisions are properly executed in subsequent samples
- Review sewing methods, workmanship, trims, and garment construction
- Maintain accurate fit records, specifications, and sample history
- Work closely with Production and Design to ensure garments meet intended fit and quality standards
- Assist with quality control and production-related fit issues when necessary
Qualifications
- Degree or coursework in Technical Design, Fashion Design, Patternmaking, Apparel Production, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of garment construction and sewing
- Strong understanding of garment measurements and spec sheets
- Ability to identify and correct fit, proportion, and construction issues
- Knowledge of patternmaking and grading preferred
- Experience creating professional fit comments for factories is a plus
- Familiarity with tech packs and production samples
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Adobe Illustrator knowledge is a plus
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong written communication skills
- Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced apparel environment
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who genuinely understands garment fit and construction, not just measurements. The ideal candidate can look at a garment on a fit model, recognize what is causing a fit issue, and communicate the appropriate correction clearly to the factory.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career specifically in Apparel Fit and Technical Design while gaining hands-on experience across a wide variety of young contemporary womenswear categories.
Job Type: Part-Time or Full-Time, depending on experience
Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA — On-Site