Garment Technician

Introduction:

ABOUT US

Viktoria & Woods is an Australian brand known for creating modern, timeless and effortless designs that transcend seasons and generations.

Established in 2004, we are committed to responsible sourcing, and using high quality fabrics and workmanship across every design.

Description:

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and detail-oriented Garment Technician & QC to join our team. In this role, you will support our designers, patternmakers and production team with forming accurate tech packs including technical details, measurements and raw materials. The Quality Assurance component involves leading Quality across our apparel business. You will drive policies and procedures to ensure quality standards are met. This is a hands-on role and is responsible for performing quality inspections and tests ensuring the timely and successful receipt of quality products from our manufacturers whilst pro-actively addressing and preventing any concerns.

Reporting to the Design Director, you will –

Manage tech packs through the production process, from sample stage to final sign-off for both local and off-shore makers.

Measure all Salesman Samples and ensure tech packs are accurate.

Collaborate with designers, product developers, pattern makers, and the production team ensuring smooth communication through the product development process.

Attend all fittings, communicating changes to all internal and external stakeholders (including factories) and updating tech packs accordingly.

Develop and maintain Viktoria & Woods quality manual and procedures relating to quality standards and controls throughout the entire business

Drive and implement effective inspection, testing and quality systems, ensuring quality standards of all products are met.

Ensure all stakeholders, including supplier base and makers (both local and offshore) are educated and meet Viktoria & Woods quality standards at all times

Drive risk management initiatives including corrective action processes as required for both internal and external stakeholders to reduce quality risks to final product

Provide technical knowledge and support during the garment life cycle to ensure garment quality

Analyse and report quality and inspection results to stakeholders, including returns reporting

Oversee inbound Quality Assurance checks at TOB stage of all styles

Implement initiatives to drive reduction in Quality/Fit related returns

Monitor and maintain fit, construction, and workmanship standards and ensure consistency across all factories (both local and offshore)

Skills and Experiences:

YOU WILL BRING:

Sound knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking and grading

5+ years of experience in a Garment Technician/Quality Control role

Experience in a fast-paced, agile and deadline-driven business is essential

A strategic mindset with the ability to work both collaboratively in a cross-functional team and independently.

Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills

Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationship and communicate/influence with all levels of stakeholders

Impeccable written and verbal communication

High attention to detail and accuracy

Strong customer focus, communication and interpersonal skills

Clear verbal and written communication skills

Experience in communicating with suppliers/manufacturers

A positive attitude and enthusiasm to work collaboratively with team members

WE WILL OFFER YOU:

A competitive salary

Generous benefits including a clothing allowance, significant discounts on our range, and birthday leave.

Support of a talented, collaborative and growing team.

Beautiful Head Office based in Hawthorn East.

If you are looking to further develop your career, thrive in a fast-paced environment and are truly passionate about joining a modern Australian fashion brand, this is the role for you. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join our authentic and inspired Viktoria & Woods team.

Please note due to the high volume of applications we receive, only successful candidates will be contacted.