MALLIKA TIWARI
FGL SPORTS (SPORT CHEK)
Gurugram,India
2
Languages
9
years of professional experience
Technical Design Specialist and Product Technologist with 9+ years of experience in apparel product development, garment fit, and technical risk assessment, including 3 years driving technical design excellence at Sport Chek (FGL Sports), Canada's leading sports brand and retailer. Proven track record of implementing quality methods and routines to safeguard brand standards across multi-category activewear and apparel lifecycles. Skilled in sample evaluation, consumption optimization, and 3D digital product development using CLO 3D and PLM systems. Leverages a strong customer-centric mindset to collaborate with global cross-functional teams, suppliers, and governance frameworks to deliver safe, sustainable, and high-quality products.
Work History
TECHNICAL DESIGN SPECIALIST
2 Years 10 Months- Brand Quality & Governance: Champion brand quality standards for Canada's premier sporting goods retailer across activewear and technical apparel, ensuring full compliance with defined fit, construction, and safety routines throughout the product lifecycle.
- Technical Risk Assessment: Execute detailed technical risk evaluations and sample reviews from prototype to production stages, mitigating potential manufacturing defects early to enhance overall garment durability and customer satisfaction.
- Fit & Consumption Optimization: Lead live garment fittings and conduct comprehensive sample evaluations from a customer-centric perspective, optimizing product fit, sizing consistency, and material consumption.
- Technical Pack Management: Formulate and maintain precise technical specifications, measurement charts, and construction details in PLM systems to enable consistent execution by global vendor partners.
- 3D Digital Innovation: Pioneer 3D garment visualization using CLO 3D and CLO-SET for digital sample review and virtual fit assessments, streamlining development workflows and reducing physical sample iterations.
- Vendor & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with designers, pattern makers, and international suppliers to resolve technical issues and maintain seamless alignment with brand quality benchmarks.
GARMENT TECHNICIAN
2 Years 2 Months- Quality Methods & Supplier Oversight: Implemented standardized quality routines and sample evaluation protocols for men’s and women’s apparel, maintaining strict compliance with US client expectations and technical standards.
- Risk Mitigation & Audits: Performed pre-production technical audits and sample reviews to identify potential manufacturing risks, collaborating with suppliers to implement corrective action plans and minimize production delays.
- Cross-Functional Communication: Translated complex customer quality expectations into precise technical requirements for international suppliers, ensuring consistent garment construction, fit, and workmanship across high-volume orders.
GARMENT TECHNOLOGIST
1 Year 11 Months- Technical Pack Development: Formulated detailed technical specifications and tech packs for European retail clients, ensuring full adherence to international regulatory, safety, and brand quality guidelines.
- Fit & Quality Assurance: Directed fit evaluations and sample reviews to assess garment construction integrity, providing actionable technical feedback to pattern makers to optimize fit consistency prior to bulk production.
- Production Readiness: Partnered with quality assurance teams to verify factory compliance and production readiness, achieving on-time sample approvals across seasonal collections.
GARMENT TECHNICIAN
1 Year 9 Months- Quality Control & Sample Reviews: Managed technical sample evaluation and fit approvals across women’s, men’s, and kids’ apparel, streamlining technical feedback loops between pattern makers and vendor partners.
- Timeline & Standards Management: Monitored production sample timelines and quality requirements to ensure finished garments consistently met brand guidelines and delivery milestones.
Education
Master in Fashion Technology - Apparel Production
Bachelor of Technology - Industrial & Production Engineering
Skills
Product Quality & Governance: Brand Quality Standards
Quality Methods & Routines
Quality Control & Audits
Technical Risk Assessment
Centralized Facility Services (CFS) Alignment
Compliance & Safety Standards
Garment Technology & Fit: Product Fit Assessment
Consumption Optimization
Pattern & Construction Interpretation
Sample Evaluation
Tech Pack & Technical Specifications Development
Fabric & Garment Testing
Digital & 3D Tools: CLO 3D
CLO-SET
AutoCAD
TUKAcad
Product Systems & Management: SAP PLM
Flex PLM
Centric PLM
Vendor & Supplier Management
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Languages
English
Hindi
Timeline
TECHNICAL DESIGN SPECIALIST
FGL SPORTS (SPORT CHEK)
09.2023 - 07.2026Read More
GARMENT TECHNICIAN
NEWTIMES GROUP
03.2021 - 05.2023Read More
GARMENT TECHNOLOGIST
IMPULSE INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD.
04.2019 - 03.2021Read More
GARMENT TECHNICIAN
DIYA ONLINE
07.2017 - 04.2019Read More
Dehradun Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology from Industrial & Production Engineering
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National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
Master in Fashion Technology from Apparel Production
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