Garment Quality and Fit Technician

About River

River is an electric vehicle company building multi-utility scooters. At River, we're building scooters of tomorrow for the ambitious youth of today. Because we believe people only need two things to achieve success: the desire to make it to the top, and the means to get there

With our flagship product River Indie, SUV of Scooters, is designed to help you get things done. Engineered to be a dependable ally on your road to success. We are backed by marquee international investors - these are mobility focused funds backed by Yamaha Motors, Al-Futtaim Automotive Group, Toyota VC and Maniv Mobility

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular, meticulous fit sessions for all brand merchandise (e.g., prototypes, sales samples, pre-production samples) along with our Store, Service & Factory employee uniforms, identifying all fit, construction, and garment balance issues
• Clearly articulate fit comments, pattern corrections, and construction changes to the Design team and external vendors
• Ensure consistent fit and sizing across different styles and product categories, maintaining a cohesive brand size standard
• Implement and oversee quality control checks throughout the product development and production lifecycle to ensure adherence to brand specifications
• Verify garment measurements against technical specifications and size charts, recommending necessary grading adjustments
• Develop accurate base patterns for new concepts provided by the Design team, translating flat sketches into technically viable patterns
• Analyze and suggest precise rectifications for patterns, construction, and fit to achieve perfect drape, comfort, and silhouette as intended by the designer or feedback provided during trial sessions
• Work closely with pattern makers at the factories / Vendors to refine patterns until the fit is approved for production
• Create and maintain detailed Specification & Measurement Sheets - Indicating standardized measurement for fit and styling across multiple product categories
• Proactively gather, analyze, and synthesize customer & employee feedback related to garment fit, quality, and construction from various channels (e.g., returns data, customer service reports)
• Create and maintain a comprehensive Quality Review Checklist - Based on key technical parameters and recurring customer feedback points to improve future product development cycles. This includes a distinguished list of parameters for Brand merchandise & Uniforms based on the usage and lifestyle of the end user

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a Fit Technician, Garment Technician, or Technical Designer, ideally within a fast-moving brand or startup environment
• Diploma or Degree in Fashion / Garment Technology, Apparel Manufacturing, Pattern Making, or a related field
• In-depth knowledge of garment construction, pattern making (manual and/or CAD), grading, and textile properties
• Proven ability to diagnose fit issues and develop practical, production-feasible technical solutions
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and thrive in an environment that requires flexibility, proactivity, and efficiency

Skills Required
Pattern Making, Garment Construction, Quality Control