Senior Garment Technician Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Garment Technician to join our team.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the development process to ensure all elements are executed in line with zoe kratzmann standard of quality, sustainability, and creative design brief.
* Deliver solutions to ensure commercially viable garments – drive proposed decisions that maximise efficiencies without jeopardising the zk price/quality relationship.
* Create technical packs and adjust garment specs, considering technical pattern making throughout the development process.
* Ensure initial prototype and factory briefs are incredibly thorough, aiming to minimise sampling costs and improving prototype success-rates.
* Oversee the fit and sampling process, ensuring consistency in quality and brand standards.
* Ensure continuous improvements to QC procedures, size consistency and grading.
* Oversee and approve seasonal FGS – flagging errors and educating offshore suppliers on an ongoing basis.
* Track and report on development progress and potential production challenges.
* Develop, maintain and update technical sketches and Bill of Materials.
Job Requirements
* 10+ years experience in QC, technical design, and garment technology.
* Deep expertise in garment construction – is a must, along with experience in womens tailoring and other womenswear categories.
* Experience in a range of commercial and luxury environments.
* Deep expertise in working with a high number of measurement points – garments with high levels of detail is key.
* Experience working across a variety of categories is essential.
* Tertiary education in textiles, fashion, pattern making or similar.
* Experience in tech packs, garment spec & grading is essential.
* In-depth knowledge and experience in construction, fabric testing, textile properties and quality assurance.
* In-depth knowledge in executing detailed print designs, scale and digital placements.
* Strong communication skills with both international suppliers & internal departments.
* Strong organisational skills to adhere to critical path deadlines.
* Impeccable attention to detail and a dedication to excellence.