About this role
Do you have an interest and skills in pattern-making, construction, and manufacturing techniques? At NA-KD we are passionate about fashion and our customers' experience, and are now looking for an equally passionate Garment Technician to join our team in a temporary substitute position!
Garment Technician
As a Garment Technician at NA-KD, you will be responsible for ensuring the fit, quality, and functionality of garments throughout the product development process. You will work closely with design and purchasing teams, lead fitting sessions, provide clear feedback to suppliers, manage sizing and grading, and maintain accurate technical packages. Additionally, you will oversee quality evaluations, analyze returns data, and ensure that garments can be produced within budget while meeting specifications.
Key Responsibilities
Work closely with the design and purchasing team to secure the best fit for each product
Measuring and preparing samples for fitting sessions
Lead fitting session on live model/ dummy
Create comments and communicate them clearly to suppliers
Work with sizing and grading
Undertaking quality evaluations of materials and checking the quality of the final product
Responding to product queries, including returns, from wholesalers and customers
Be responsible for making sure garments can be produced within budget
Having overall responsibility for the fit of garments from order through production ensuring they perform to the specifications and quality provided
Create and maintain accurate technical packages
Analysis of returns data
Your Past & Your Skills
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Garment Technician or Pattern maker
Experience in grading measurement lists
Understanding of manufacturing, textiles, and garment construction. It is a plus if you have experience in pattern-making
Great knowledge of different workmanship, fabrics, and stitching, with a great ability to communicate this knowledge to various stakeholders
Good knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and PLM Software
Organized and good prioritization skills
Confident and clear communication skills to work productively alongside other product teams and external suppliers
Fluent in English, written and spoken
Experience working in Clo3D is a plus
What We Offer
Global environment
Personal and professional development
Freedom to add value/make a difference
Hybrid Remote policy
A number of voluntary benefits
Interested in learning more about NA-KD, our culture, colleagues, and benefits? Visit our career site here!
Does this sound like an opportunity for you?
To submit your application, simply click the "Apply for this job" button below. Please provide your full application in English, including your CV and responses to a few background questions.
We encourage early applications as we follow a continuous selection process. This means we may close the recruitment before the final application day. Don't hesitate to submit your application promptly – we look forward to hearing from you!
Application deadline: January 31
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Gothenburg HQ, Sweden
Employment type: Temporary Substitute Employment for approximately 1 to 1.5 years
About NA-KD
We believe in the power of creativity, ambition, and bold ideas. Inspiration drives everything we do, from shaping the future of fashion to telling stories that resonate and creating an environment where people can grow.
Being fast, social, and connected guides how we work, collaborate, and challenge norms together. At NA-KD, you are encouraged to make an impact. We explore new ways of working, push boundaries, and learn from experience, driven by passion, curiosity, and the excitement of what’s next.
Our Commitment to Diversity
NA-KD is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.