Garment Tech

**Now Hiring | Contemporary Designer Brand - Melbourne**

**The Brand** | Our latest client launched this highly successful contemporary designer label in 2009 in Melbourne and took it to soaring heights in LA. Collections that have been developed under an aspirational and expert Creative Director with a focus on skillful construction and a focus on developing untold levels of confidence in women.

They have grown into a modern brand with a global following and have now moved back to their founding home of Melbourne and are looking for a Garment Technician to join their team. You will work to support the design team and Senior Garment Tech in managing and overseeing all aspects of technical design to ensure accuracy of all product measurements and the quality of the construction and fit.

**The Role |**
- Oversee all aspects of technical design for every collection, including the creation of Tech Pack for every style, develop a fit comment document for all garment components, including fit, fabric, construction, stitch, and trims. Working closely with the Design & Production team to transition from initial concepts through to final sample
- Measure garments accurately to identify any fit issues and execute fit comments efficiently to remain on schedule with production, solving construction problems throughout the sample stage and liaising daily with suppliers, in regards to re-fits, fabrics, finishes & grading
- Participate in fit sessions, provide recommendations, note call-outs, and log critiques to accurately and efficiently address all issues, and communication of comments and follow ups to off-shore factories
- Provide and approves grading guidelines to vendors/factories after fit approval to ensure quality consistency and collaborate with internal and external partners
- Liaise in conjunction with the Design team to review and approve samples for production after a thorough evaluation of fit, measurement, pattern shaping, hanger appeal, and functionality
- Conducting QC of PP samples and Bulk TOP samples.
- Optimal communication, efficiency and productivity, as well as positive results in the overall. Maintaining constant communication with the Design Lead, Product Development Manager, & Production
- Development and the SMS and fit approval phase

**The Skillset |**
- 3+ years minimum womenswear industry experience
- Strong knowledge on all aspect of Technical Design, including Tech Pack, grading, fit comment and experience working across a variety of Womenswear categories is essential
- Tertiary education in Design, Pattern making & Grading is essential
- A genuine awareness of trends and the ability to incorporate this into fit sessions
- Experience in Tech packing, Garment spec, Pattern making, & Grading is essential
- In-depth knowledge and experience in fabric testing, têxtile properties and quality

assurance
- Ability to anticipate construction problems & provide suitable solutions
- Willingness to Travel Internationally as required
- Strong Communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Excel and Outlook
- Ability to prioritize and manage workload with multiple deadlines
- On-site working arrangements
- Strong organisational skills to adhere to critical path deadlines.
- Impeccable attention to detail.

This role is a full time offering, based in their Cremorne HQ. There is a strong salary offering available, development opportunities, frequent travel, and the opportunity to work closely with some of the industries most experienced profiles - this role is not to be missed

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 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.