Technical Designer Knitwear

**Job no**: 997478
**Work type**: Full-Time
**Location**: Melbourne - CBD & Inner
**Categories**: Design & Development

**_Country Road Group (CRG) is embarking on transformation to position itself for growth, leveraging our scale, capabilities and culture as a House of Brands. We are investing in new and existing capabilities and have a number of exciting opportunities available._**

**_ We have exciting opportunities for technical designers to join us across our Witchery, Politix and Trenery brands._**

**_ Purpose_**

The Technical Designer provides sound technical advice to production managers and designers in understanding how the desired style and fit can be achieved of their category. Responsible for the design brief pack to our vendors and ensuring quality standards are met throughout the process. This role will actively troubleshoot with stakeholders when technical issues may arise, presenting options and solution aligned to the Witchery objectives, whilst ensuring vendors have all necessary information to commence production.

**_ Key Accountabilities_**
- Provide technical advice and support to the team regarding styling and fitting requirements
- Create and maintain accurate technical packs in the PLM system for all styles, or through an agreed manual process if no system is available
- Establish and maintain appropriate construction standards across all categories with suppliers, ensuring alignment with the brand’s quality expectations
- Ensure products readiness for bulk production including QA approval across fabrication and Tech Pack accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain detailed records of product specifications, testing results, and quality control measures
- Ensure that products meet regulatory and safety requirements, such as product labelling and packaging
- Establish strong communication channels with designers, the production team, and external suppliers to ensure company strategic initiatives and targets are met.

**_Key Capabilities_**
- Previous experience in a similar technical designer or garment technician role.
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel for communication and data management
- Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop, for design purposes.
- Proven product development experience, particularly with footwear and accessories design and manufacturing
- Leather experience is a highly regarded
- Strong negotiation skills are highly regarded, aiding in supplier management and product pricing discussions
- Familiarity with managing relationships and operations involving overseas suppliers.

**_Why work for CRG?_**

The Country Road Group is one of Australasia’s largest Lifestyle Brand Houses comprising of iconic brands such as Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO. Here are some of the great things we offer:

- Generous employee discounts across our House of Brands
- Seasonal clothing allowance
- An additional day of leave for your birthday
- An Industry leading Parental Leave Program
- Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
- Annual learning calendar to support the ongoing development of our team
- Support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility Program
- We are committed to operating ethically, sustainably, and responsibly.

**_About Country Road Group_**

Country Road Group is one of Australia's largest specialty fashion retailers with a market leading position in the mid to upper tier of the segment. Comprising five iconic brands - Country Road, Mimco, Trenery, Witchery and POLITIX - be it modern Australian designs, urban sophistication or accessories with a quirk, each brand has its own inspiring story to tell.

**Advertised**: 27 Feb 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 27 Mar 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time