Technical Designer - Kandy | Colombo
About the Employer
Job Description
We’re Hiring: Technical Designer (3+ Years Experience)
Location: Kandy/Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Work directly with U.S.-based clients
- Full-time | Fashion/Apparel Industry
We are seeking a skilled and detail-driven Technical Designer with at least 3 years of experience to join our growing team in Kandy or Colombo, Sri Lanka. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with U.S. clients on a wide range of apparel categories, ensuring excellent fit, construction, and consistency from development through production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct fittings from proto samples to TOPs; make accurate pattern corrections
- Prepare and manage graded spec sheets for Missy, Petite, Woman, Junior, and Maternity categories
- Take detailed fitting notes with photographs; communicate fit comments clearly to vendors
- Work on Fully Fashion Sweaters, Cut & Sew Knits, and Woven garments
- Coordinate daily with factories for fit corrections and sample tracking
- Fit garments across Junior, Missy, and Kids sizes
- Maintain a library of proto bodies, on-order styles, and technical packages
- Build and manage a block library for ongoing/core styles
- Use patternmaking expertise to troubleshoot and resolve fit issues
- Evaluate fit challenges and rebalance garments
- Create initial tech packs using sample images and measurements
- Understand yarns, gauges, stitches, and garment weights
- Develop grading rules and proto tech packs for production
- Assist with costing tech packs by updating gauges, stitch details, and other technical info
- Collaborate effectively with Sales, Design, Art, and Production teams
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Stay self-motivated, proactive, organized, and team-oriented
Requirements:
- 3+ years of hands-on Technical Design experience
- Strong background in patternmaking and garment construction
- Experience communicating with overseas vendors and U.S. clients
- Familiarity with apparel tech packs, fittings, and grading standards
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
Work With a Global Team
You’ll collaborate daily with a U.S.-based client and contribute to globally distributed projects that reach the retail market.
Ready to join the Vista G Team? Apply!
Send your resume and any relevant portfolio/sample work to [email protected]
Vista G Consult (Pvt) Ltd.
