Technical Pattern and Fit Specialist

About The Brand
At Karl Lagerfeld, we are driven by Karl's mantra: "Embrace the present and invent the future."

Always contemporary and forward-looking, the House of KARL LAGERFELD shares the creative vision and design aesthetic of its iconic founder, Karl Lagerfeld.

We are the only fashion house that carries Karl's name on its door and we strive to live up to this responsibility in everything we do, every day, with the utmost joy and passion.

Our headquarters in Paris and in Amsterdam are home to a highly diverse and driven team of KARL family members that hail from over 50 countries. Together, we aim to create meaningful stories and product concepts that connect to Karl's world and iconic attributes.

Women's & Men's ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods, swimwear and underwear are managed directly from our Amsterdam headquarters, while other categories, including footwear, fragrances, eyewear and more, are developed with best-in-class licensing partners.

We connect with our consumers on multiple levels, ensuring that our online and offline approach goes hand in hand. We thrive to maximize consumer engagement via more than 200 KL stores worldwide, our premium wholesale partners, and our strong digital footprint, spearheaded by our KARL.COM flagship store, which reaches 96 countries. Our digital channels currently represent more than 30% of our overall full-price business.

We are a dynamic, fast-growing and inclusive company built on professionalism and strong values. At KARL LAGERFELD we're committed to working toward the highest standards of sustainability and integrity across all areas of our business,. In 2019, KARL LAGERFELD joined as a founding member of the Fashion Pact, a global sustainability initiative seeking to transform the fashion industry through objectives in three areas: climate, biodiversity and ocean protection.

The Technical Pattern and Fit Specialist is responsible for updating and developing block patterns and ensuring samples are accurately measured. This role will report directly to the Technical Production & Fit Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop & maintain fit protocol. Update & develop block patterns with ability to oversee pattern adjustments.
• Collaborate with Design & Product Development, offering technical solutions & recording what needs to be implemented on style level.
• Track samples from development to production focusing on technical & construction follow up.
• Ensure samples are accurately measured & that size specs are methodically updated.
• Ensure tech packs are updated with all technical information.
• Address pattern, construction & workmanship issues.
• Relay fit amendment comments to suppliers & factories.
• Ensure that all technical working manuals / platforms are readily updated.
• Clear understanding of production cycle timeline & a sense urgency regarding maintaining delivery dates.

THE PROFILE:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent with qualifications relevant to clothing technology.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Apparel quality & fit with knowledge of technical design, patternmaking & garment construction.
• Advantage would be bodywear experience
• Experience and proven track within luxury/ contemporary brand
• Computer literate (MS Office, CAD, Adobe Illustrator).
• Comprehensive understanding of production cycle timelines.
• Methodically organized
• Able to work in a hectic environment, with deadlines
• Planning skills
• Team-player
• Language fluent in English, both verbal and in writing

Why #TEAMKARL? (HQ)

• Learning and development courses/training
• Opportunity to make an impact
• Remote working arrangements
• Relocation allowance
• Bonus holidays
• Working in the heart of Amsterdam
• Brand discounts
• And exclusive sample sales only for #TEAMKARL

JOIN #TEAMKARL
The collective vision of KARL LAGERFELD is to be the most connected global designer brand, inspiring consumers through luxury collections and immersing them in the World of KARL. If you are interested in joining #TEAMKARL, we invite you to submit your application today.

At #TEAMKARL, everyone can give their opinion, grow in their career, and be part of a genuinely caring and inclusive team. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to work with us.
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