Assistant Manager - Quality (Fit Technician)

About Babyshop

About the Role

Technical Development

• Create specifications and tech packs based on design boards and development inputs.
• Translate design concepts into technically feasible garments with correct specifications, construction, and grading.
• Provide technical clarification to suppliers during initial development stages.

Supplier Support

• Provide suppliers with technical guidance after receiving design boards and tech packs.
• Ensure suppliers understand construction details, measurement specifications, and quality expectations.
• Work with suppliers to achieve Right First Time performance.

Sample Evaluation

• Review early-stage sign-off samples for child safety compliance, production feasibility, and construction risks.
• Review samples on mannequins with Buying and Design teams.
• Provide input on fit, aesthetics, customer expectations, specifications, grading, and construction improvements.

Safety and Process Control

• Ensure garments comply with child safety standards relevant to babywear.
• Apply knowledge of garment testing protocols and testing requirements.
• Provide early-stage risk assessments to prevent production issues.
• Support suppliers on critical operations, production breakdown, and operation flow.
• Ensure appropriate wash-care instructions and labeling requirements.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Babywear construction and child safety requirements.
• Garment fit, grading, and pattern evaluation.
• CAD-based pattern making and garment construction.
• Risk assessment during early development.
• Fabric processing, washing, printing, and dyeing.
• Production processes and industrial engineering concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Fashion Technology, Apparel Production, or Garment Manufacturing.
• Experience working with international buyers or kidswear brands.
• Strong understanding of PLM and tech pack systems.