Job Title
Senior Garment Technician
Overview of the Role
We are looking for a Senior Garment Technician to join our team. As a key member of the Design department, you will be responsible for executing premium quality products across a wide variety of women's apparel categories.
Key Responsibilities and Requirements:
* Follow design direction to specify and create detailed technical packs.
* Participate in fittings with the Design team to resolve design and fit changes and make relevant changes to the garment specifications.
* Collaborate successfully with the Design team throughout the development process to final production to ensure prototypes, salesman samples, pre-production and final production are managed on-time according to the critical path, resolving technical issues to meet required quality and fit standards.
* Review fabric tests and work with suppliers on appropriate garment care instructions that meet standards.
* Communicate and co-ordinate quality control requirements and inspection reports with offshore suppliers, external QC and third-party inspections.
* Update and maintain multiple production schedules with off-shore suppliers, communicating regularly with the Head of Design on production status, resolving issues to ensure production is managed to the critical path.
* Come up with suitable solutions for anticipated construction problems.
Skills and Qualifications:
* 6+ years experience in a similar role.
* Thorough understanding of garment construction is a must, ideally in a range of commercial and premium environments.
* Experience in Women's Apparel is a must.
* Experience working across a variety of categories is essential.
* Tertiary education in Design, Pattern Making or Grading is desirable.
* A genuine awareness of trends and the ability to incorporate this into fit sessions.
* Strong skills in Excel.
* Experience in Tech packs, Garment spec, Pattern making, & Grading is essential.
* In-depth knowledge and experience in fabric testing, textile properties and quality assurance.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary package.
* Employee discounts on our fashion styles.
* Opportunity for a four day per week, part-time position.
* Supportive team environment and opportunities for professional growth.