• Location: India (Tirupur)
• Department: Product Development / Sampling / Technical Design
• Employment Type: Full time
• Reports To: Sampling Manager / Product Development Head / Lead Technical Designer

Position Overview
The Garment Sample Developer bridges the gap between creative fashion design and physical garment production. Operating within India's dynamic apparel manufacturing sector, this role is responsible for transforming design concepts, sketches, and tech packs into high-quality, production-ready prototype samples. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise in pattern making, garment construction, fabric behavior, and manufacturing methodologies to ensure design intent is maintained while optimizing for scalable factory production.

Core Responsibilities
• Sample Development & Execution: Interpret design tech packs, 2D sketches, and specifications to develop physical prototype samples. Manage the sampling process from initial fit (Proto 1) through salesman samples (SMS) to final pre-production samples (PPS).
• Pattern Engineering & Fitting:



Collaborate closely with pattern makers to review, refine, and modify manual or CAD patterns (e.g., Gerber, Lectra, Tukatech). Lead fitting sessions on live models or dress forms, identifying balance issues, drag lines, and drape inconsistencies, and implementing accurate corrections.
• Material & Fabric Analysis: Evaluate fabric characteristics (shrinkage, stretch factor, weight, and drape) to predict how materials behave during sewing. Ensure appropriate interfacing, linings, and trims are selected to achieve the desired silhouette and structure.
• Production Optimization: Analyze sample construction methods to identify potential assembly bottlenecks, structural vulnerabilities, or cost inefficiencies. Proactively suggest alternative seams, stitching techniques, or construction details to streamline bulk manufacturing without compromising aesthetic value.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Serve as the

📌 Garment Sample Developer (India)
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