Senior Garment Technician
Now Hiring | Australian Designer Brand | Sydney
The Brand
One of our favourite Australian Designer brands is renowned for their product offering that includes hand embellishment, and stunning modern designs across Evening Wear and RTW. Worn by iconic women globally, you can shop for this stunning brand across luxury department stores worldwide as well as in their expansive Australian boutiques. We are now hiring a Senior Garment Technician to join their Sydney Head Office.
The Role |
This role will be responsible for developing product in line with the design vision, core brand values and seasonal deadlines – working closely with the design, buying and production departments and supplier base. You will work closely with suppliers based in China and India to drive quality and the integrity of their garments.
Responsible for the fit, construction of all garments at the highest quality standards.
Detailed and thorough tech packs for off shore manufacturers
Measure and control fit of garment approvals [Protos, salesman, pre-production and shipment samples]
Manage and organise garment fit sessions. Translate technical fit improvements and alterations to suppliers
Provide advice and support on fabrications, wash and garment finishes to both designers.
Maintain Critical Path
Participate in regular meetings with Design and Production team to discuss progress / issues
Developing and evolving company standards of garment construction, alternations, measuring, fitting and pattern blocks.
The Skillset |
Previous experience ideally with min 5 years of experience in a similar role for a high end or premium brand
Good knowledge of fabrics, trims, garment construction, washing, finishing and pattern making process.
Meticulous attention to detail with an organized and methodical approach.
Qualification in technical design – or equivalent experience
Knowledge of fitting, workmanship and manufacturing is also desired
Experience with beading, or embellishments highly regarded
Strong time management skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken.
Intermediate MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
The Offer |
With stunning state of the art offices based in Sydney’s inner west – you will work as part of a talented and engaged team who love what they do. There is a strong salary offering available reflective of experience levels.
The Talent Mill Recruitment division is a bespoke recruitment consultancy and talent acquisition specialist within the fashion, lifestyle and retail industries. With more than 10 years of specialist expertise with luxury retail, Australian & Contemporary designer, beauty, and lifestyle 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 relationships with all stakeholders.