Junior Product Developer and Technical Designer

Junior Product Developer and Technical Designer

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Unisync is a leading provider of award-winning North American Corporate Apparel, and Public Safety, Law Enforcement Uniform, Equipment supplies and protective garments across Canada and the United States. Our customer base includes Air Canada, WestJet, Canadian Coast Guard, Purolator, Petro Canada, Home Hardware, Alaska Airlines, and a broad base of government entities such as the Federal Government of Canada.

Job Summary: The Junior Technical Designer’s responsibility is to help create grading for all kinds of garments, sometimes patterns, conduct fittings, fit samples on models, and create made-to-measure specs. The incumbent works closely with the Product Development team to create accurate Technical Packages for mainly offshore production.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Examine and measure garments, pre-production samples, and top of production samples. Ensure that measurements, fit, and workmanship of garments meet the Unisync standard and communicate the same to the factories.
• Create grading rules for Tech Packs and any measurement charts related work.
• Participate in garment fittings to ensure the garment fits well.
• Help prepare made-to-measure garment specs for factories and measure MTM garments before they are sent to the employee.
• Create body sizing charts for the ESF.
• Learn new skills from the senior technicians and assist with any technical tasks needed on a day-to-day basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education:

• A degree or diploma in fashion design.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Garment construction and production knowledge.
• Creativity and innovativeness.
• Time management.
• Problem-solving.
• Attention to detail.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Stress tolerance and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Service orientation.
• Mathematical skills: Grading formulas, percentages of fabrics on care labels.
• Computer knowledge: MS Excel, Outlook, Word, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, pattern drafting.
• Sewing knowledge (use of sewing machines, inserting needles and thread).

Working Conditions, Physical Effort and Environment:

• Sitting for 5 to 8 hours.
• Vision and color discrimination.
• Making repetitive motions.
• Little physical strength required.
• Eye/hand coordination.
• Use of sharp objects (needles and scissors).

Unisync will accommodate all applicant accommodation requests and employees with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources at 1.800.668.3243 ext. 424. Unisync is committed to Employment Equity and diversity, and we have a workplace culture where employees feel comfortable with equal opportunities regardless of background, religion, race, gender, physical ability, or sexual orientation. We care for our team members and inspire them to grow professionally. Thank you for your interest in Unisync.