Fit Specialist

Fit Specialist (Pattern Maker) - Knitwear and JerseyJoin to apply for the Fit Specialist (Pattern Maker) - Knitwear and Jersey role at Canada GooseLocation: Paris, 3 Rue Tronchet Paris, Paris 75008 FranceCanada Goose isn't like anything else. We've built something great, something special - an iconic lifestyle brand with an inspirational and authentic story. At the heart of it is our promise to inspire and enable all people to thrive in the world outside. To Live in the Open.The Fit Specialist / Pattern Maker – Fully Fashioned Sweaters, Seamless Sweaters & Jersey is a technical expert on the Global Fit team, responsible for developing patterns that deliver exceptional fit, quality, and comfort across luxury knitwear and stretch-based categories.Position OverviewThis role specializes in creating and refining patterns for fully fashioned knits, seamless garments, and cut-and-sew jersey, ensuring they align with creative direction and the brand’s high-performance, and luxury fit according to the Global Fit Strategy.About The RoleOwn the development of fit and size charts for fully fashioned and seamless sweaters and of first patterns for cut-and-sew jersey.Engineer patterns to reflect fabric properties such as stretch, drape, recovery, compression, and rib behavior.Collaborate with Creative Directors and Designers to interpret design sketches and translate them into wearable, production-ready fit.Collaborate with Director of Global Fit in building fit blocks and block library for jersey products.Product Creation & CollaborationAttend product concept sessions with Design and Product Development to co-develop early style direction.Work alongside Product Development to create the first pattern or size charts as part of the corresponding tech pack created by PD.Participate in early vendor or atelier hand-offs to ensure the pattern and spec package are aligned for accurate prototyping.Fit Sessions & IterationLead or attend fit sessions to evaluate fully fashioned, seamless, and jersey garments for silhouette, ease, stretch performance, and appearance on-body.Execute pattern corrections and garment refinements based on fit observations.Ensure fit consistency and comfort across sizes and styles, aligned with brand fit blocks and grading standards.Seamless & Knitwear-Specific InnovationWork with vendors and product teams to align pattern structure with yarn behavior, gauge, stitch density, and machine capability.Understand and optimize construction techniques used in both traditional knitwear and seamless garments.Contribute to innovation and problem solving around knit fit performance, durability, and shape retention.Standards & DocumentationAdhere to Global Fit libraries and help ensure technical consistency across knitwear and jersey categories.Collaborate with Product Development and vendors to communicate technical fit intent clearly and accurately.Support seasonal fit reviews and share knit- and jersey-specific insights with the product creation team.About You5+ years of pattern making or technical design experience in fully fashioned knitwear, seamless knitwear, and cut-and-sew jersey.Experience working with Creative Directors, high-end designers, or technical vendors in luxury or premium apparel brands.Degree or certification in Fashion Design, Pattern Making, Knitwear Design, or a related technical field.Technical ExpertiseDeep understanding of knit stitch structures, shaping techniques, gauge behavior, shrinkage, and fabric performance in fully fashioned and seamless garments.Proficiency in pattern development for jersey fabrics and managing technical challenges like fabric growth, distortion, and transparency.Skilled in interpreting and applying yarn specifications, knit-down samples, and vendor capabilities to pattern design.Communication & CollaborationExcellent written and verbal communication skills, able to translate fit intent to non-technical partners and global vendors.Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional partners including Design, PD, and Technical Teams.Experience working with global supply chain partners in knitwear or jersey manufacturing is an asset.We believe in the power of inclusion and are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where all employees can bring their authentic selves to work everyday.Canada Goose is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr