Garment Technician
Contemporary Fashion Brand
Now Hiring in Melbourne
The Brand |
Join an ambitious Australian fashion business and help bring contemporary collections to life through exceptional fit, construction and quality.
This Australian contemporary fashion brand has quickly established itself as one of the country’s most exciting emerging names, building a highly engaged community and a distinctive aesthetic that has resonated both locally and internationally.
With a strong digital presence, growing retail footprint and ambitious plans for continued expansion, the business is entering an exciting next phase. As the brand continues to scale, we are now searching for an experienced Garment Technician to join its Melbourne-based team.
This is an opportunity to work closely with a talented design and product team, contributing your technical expertise to thoughtfully designed, beautifully executed collections.
The Role |
Working closely with Design, Product Development and Production, you’ll support the technical development of seasonal collections from initial sample through to bulk production.
With a hands-on approach and an eye for detail, you’ll help translate design intent into garments that deliver on fit, finish and quality, while keeping development moving through the critical path.
You will:
Assist with fit sessions across development and pre-production samples, ensuring garments align with the original design intent.
Measure and assess samples against specifications, identifying fit and construction improvements.
Prepare and update technical packs, measurements, specifications and technical CADs using Adobe Illustrator.
Communicate clear technical comments and fit amendments to offshore manufacturers.
Review pre-production samples and size sets to ensure consistency across grading and fit.
Assess fabrication, trims, hardware and construction to support product quality.
Maintain accurate sample tracking and technical documentation throughout the critical path.
Partner with Design, Product Development and Production to resolve technical challenges.
Review customer feedback and returns to identify opportunities to improve fit and quality.
The Skillset |
You are passionate about garment construction and take pride in delivering beautifully fitting, high-quality product. Organised and practical, you enjoy working collaboratively and can communicate technical feedback clearly to both creative teams and manufacturing partners.
You’ll bring:
Previous experience as a Garment Technician or Technical Assistant within a fashion business.
A strong understanding of garment construction, fit and technical specifications.
Experience participating in fittings and communicating technical amendments to suppliers.
Knowledge of garment grading, fabrication, trims and construction methods.
Experience with denim is highly regarded but not essential
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and technical documentation.
Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach and an appreciation for contemporary fashion.
The Offer |
Join a growing Australian fashion business at an exciting stage of its evolution. You’ll work alongside an experienced creative and product team, contribute directly to the quality of each collection and further develop your technical expertise within a collaborative, fast-moving environment.
There is work from home flexibility, a strong salary, clothing allowance and product discounts plus Summer Friday early finishes!
To explore this opportunity, apply through The Talent Mill.
Apply with Ange |
If this sounds like you, reach out to Ange for a confidential chat.
ange@thetalentmill.com.au
The Talent Mill Recruitment division is a bespoke consultancy and talent acquisition specialist within the fashion, lifestyle and retail industries. With more than 10 years specialist expertise with luxury, lifestyle & fashion brands globally we discover, recognize, and connect inspiring individuals to the most desirable brands as a trusted support to founder-led start-ups, SME’s and multinational corporations within the fashion & retail industry.
Recruitment – but make it ethical not transactional. Quality over quantity – always. Truly consultative and delivered at pace. We hold a genuine passion and expertise for the industries we support, and offer a unique and modern recruitment proposition – one where we develop long term, meaningful connections, add value and deliver an unforgettable service.