Engineer, Apparel

Accountabilities:

• Product Development Support: Apply established apparel engineering standards, tools, and processes to assigned products and development activities.
• Support Brand Development, Sourcing Development, and manufacturing partners with technical follow-up throughout the product development and commercialization lifecycle.
• Assist with garment fitting, pattern reviews, construction assessments, measurements, material evaluations, and manufacturing reviews, documenting observations and recommendations for review by experienced engineers.
• Support garment construction, sizing, grading, and block-related activities within assigned responsibilities and established guidelines.
• Identify unclear, complex, high-risk, or significant technical issues and escalate them promptly to senior team members.
• Physical and Digital Sample Evaluation: Support the review of physical and digital samples at different development stages, including Proto, SMS, POC, PPS, Counter, and Size Set.
• Evaluate assigned samples against technical packs, measurement specifications, approved product requirements, and established construction and workmanship standards.
• Prepare clear sample comments, measurements, photographs, and supporting technical documentation for review and approval where required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date sample records, forms, and development systems, ensuring consistency between physical evaluations and digital documentation.
• Follow up with vendor technical teams on agreed corrective actions and escalate delayed, recurring, or unresolved issues.
• Risk Management, Testing, and Production Readiness: Support product risk classification and monitoring activities using established Risk-Based Management (RBM) guidelines and guidance from experienced engineers and managers.
• Prepare technical information for Tech Pack handovers, Risk Analysis handoffs, PRM activities, and pre-production meetings, participating in discussions as required.
• Identify discrepancies in technical packs, implement minor authorized corrections, and escalate significant or unclear technical changes.
• Coordinate assigned product testing activities, monitor results and failures, and track corrective actions under appropriate supervision.
• Support production-readiness assessments by verifying that sample feedback, technical documentation, and agreed development actions are complete and current.
• Technical Learning and Development: Build technical expertise through structured training, coaching, technical calibration, and exposure to different apparel categories, manufacturing techniques, and development stages.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and maintain an active Individual Development Plan to support continuous professional growth.
• Factory Exposure and Partner Collaboration: Participate in factory visits as required to gain practical exposure to product development, sample-room operations, garment manufacturing, and production processes.
• Work with factory teams, technical specialists, pattern makers, and digital product development professionals to strengthen technical understanding and support product reviews.
• Provide accurate technical information, follow up on agreed actions, and escalate matters requiring more advanced engineering judgment.
• Participate in vendor training, TVCP, CFT correlation, and RBM calibration activities as a learner and contributor under guidance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work effectively with brand teams, vendors, cross-functional teams (CFT), factory partners, and regional apparel engineering colleagues.
• Communicate project progress, technical questions, potential delays, and identified risks clearly and proactively.
• Support the development and maintenance of construction tools, technical manuals, standard operating procedures, and standardized engineering processes through assigned research and documentation.
• Contribute to team projects and continuous improvement initiatives by sharing observations, applying feedback, and supporting process enhancements.

Requirements:

• A relevant degree, diploma, or recognized technical qualification of up to three years in Apparel Engineering, Garment Technology, Technical Design, Pattern Making, Fashion Technology, Textile Technology, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Recent graduates and early-career professionals are encouraged to apply, particularly those demonstrating strong technical fundamentals, curiosity, and a genuine interest in apparel engineering.
• Relevant internships, placements, or practical experience in sample rooms, pattern making, garment fitting, product development, or apparel manufacturing are advantageous but not mandatory.
• Foundational understanding of apparel product development, garment construction, pattern making, measurements, fitting techniques, sizing, grading, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret basic technical packs (Tech Packs), technical sketches, measurement specifications, and sample evaluation comments.
• Basic practical exposure to pattern making, apparel sizing, grading, live-model fitting, or body-form fitting through education, training, or professional experience.
• Familiarity with digital apparel development tools such as Gerber, Flex, or other Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, Browzwear or other 3D apparel software, and Adobe Illustrator is beneficial. Additional training may be provided according to business needs.
• Basic knowledge of raw material properties, wet processing, garment testing, and apparel manufacturing techniques is an advantage.
• Ability to compare physical and digital samples against defined technical standards, document findings accurately, and contribute to straightforward problem-solving.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate technical records and follow through on assigned responsibilities.
• A proactive growth mindset, with curiosity and willingness to learn through coaching, feedback, hands-on experience, and technical training.
• Good time-management and prioritization skills, with the ability to follow established processes and meet product development deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including active listening and the confidence to ask questions and raise concerns when necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, respectful approach when working with cross-functional teams, vendors, and manufacturing partners.
• Ability to recognize the limits of personal technical knowledge and escalate complex or high-risk matters appropriately.
• Professional proficiency in English and the relevant local language.

Benefits:

• Remote working opportunity, subject to the applicable role arrangements.
• Full-time employment opportunity.
• Structured onboarding and technical training to develop apparel engineering expertise.
• Mentorship and coaching from experienced Apparel Engineers and technical managers.
• Hands-on exposure to different apparel product categories, manufacturing methods, and product development stages.
• Opportunities to participate in factory visits and gain practical knowledge of manufacturing and sample-room operations.
• Continuous professional development through technical calibration, knowledge-sharing sessions, and an Individual Development Plan.
• Exposure to international brand teams, sourcing partners, vendors, and manufacturing specialists.
• Opportunities to develop expertise in garment construction, pattern making, fitting, product testing, and production readiness.
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment that encourages learning, technical growth, and continuous improvement.
• Progressive opportunities to take on broader product responsibilities and greater technical independence as experience and capabilities develop.

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