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Entry-level Apparel Engineer supporting VF garment development, sample review, testing, and production readiness. Collaborating with brands, vendors, and factories in Hanoi.
Responsibilities:
- Learn and apply established Apparel Engineering standards, tools and processes
- Support Brand Development, Sourcing Development and vendors with technical follow-up across development and commercialization
- Assist with fit, pattern, construction, measurement, material and manufacturing reviews
- Support construction, sizing, grading and block-related activities
- Review physical and digital samples including Proto, SMS, POC, PPS, Counter and Size Set
- Check samples against Tech Packs, measurements, approved product intent and workmanship standards
- Prepare draft comments, measurements, images and supporting information
- Update sample records, forms and systems accurately and on time
- Follow up with vendor technical teams and escalate late, repeated or unresolved issues
- Support product risk classification, monitoring, testing coordination and production-readiness checks
- Prepare information for Tech Pack handover, Risk Analysis handoff, PRM and PP meetings
- Identify and record Tech Pack discrepancies and update authorized minor discrepancies
- Build technical capability through learning, calibration, coaching, knowledge-sharing and training
- Travel to factories for hands-on exposure, sample and product reviews, and partner support
- Observe factory processes, sample-room practices and production methods
- Support CFT and factory partners with accurate information and agreed-action follow-up
- Participate in vendor training, TVCP, CFT correlation and RBM calibration activities
- Collaborate with brands, vendors, CFT, factory teams and regional Apparel Engineering colleagues
- Communicate progress, questions, delays and risks clearly and early
- Support updates to construction tools, manuals, SOPs and standardized VF Way processes
- Participate in team projects and continuous-improvement activities
Requirements:
- Foundational understanding of apparel product development, garment construction, patterns, measurements, fit and manufacturing
- Ability to read and interpret basic Tech Packs, technical sketches, measurement specifications and sample comments
- Basic practical exposure to pattern making, apparel sizing, grading, live-model fitting or body-form fitting through education, training or work experience
- Relevant degree, diploma or recognized technical training up to 3 years in apparel engineering, garment technology, technical design, pattern making, fashion technology, textile technology or a related discipline is preferred
- Recent graduates and early-career candidates may be considered with strong technical fundamentals, learning agility, attention to detail and genuine interest in apparel engineering
- English and relevant local language
- Growth mindset, curiosity and willingness to learn through coaching, feedback and hands-on experience
- Attention to detail, good organization and reliable follow-through
- Ability to work within established processes, manage priorities and meet agreed calendar deadlines
- Collaborative and respectful approach with cross-functional and factory partners
- Clear verbal and written communication, active listening and confidence to ask questions
- Ability to recognize limits of knowledge and escalate issues appropriately
- Familiarity with Gerber, Flex or another PLM system, Browzwear or another 3D apparel tool, and Adobe Illustrator is beneficial
- Basic understanding of raw-material behavior, wet processing, garment testing and apparel manufacturing methods is beneficial
Benefits:
- Travel to factories as required
- Training may be provided based on business needs
- Coaching, feedback and hands-on experience
- Technical calibration, coaching, knowledge-sharing and training
- Individual Development Plan
- Professional development through exposure across product categories, manufacturing methods and development stages
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