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The Haiti Apparel Center was founded by the USAID to teach industrial training in sewing, inspection, mechanical, design, pattern making and merchandising in Port au Prince to encourage the regeneration of the Haiti apparel sector. From October, it will be under the supervision of Haitian stakeholders and be a Haitian NGO.

-Reasonable spoken and written English with Spanish desirable
-Some teaching experience is preferred

1-Pattern making
At least 5 years experience in pattern making or if in cutting – 7 years

Familiarity with either Gerber or Lectra systems

Good knowledge of fabrics – especially knits

Able to work out fabric consumption manually

Very comfortable with all common Microsoft applications



2-CAD
Previous design work as fashion designer and able to sketch

Or degree in fashion design

Or previous work with CAD for apparel

Knowledge of fabrics – especially knits

Familiarity with printing technology

Familiarity with different sewing stitches

Cutting / pattern making experience also useful

Able to build up range from concept or simple spec


3-Merchandising
5 years merchandising experience for buyer or 7 years as factory merchandiser doing full package

Knowledge of fabrics – especially knits

Good contacts with trim suppliers locally and fabric supplies regionally

Able to work out fabric consumption manually

Familiarity with USA market / other markets useful

Good contacts with Haitian sewing factories

Aware of different quality standards

Familiarity with GSD

Previous social compliance experience

Understanding of documentary credit and shipping terms

Working under pressure

Motivation Letter, resume copy of certificates