Garment Technician

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Head Office

Job Category: Head Office

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.
Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and detail-oriented Garment Technician / Junior Patternmaker to join our Studio team. In this role, you will provide technical assistance and patternmaking across all aspects of Viktoria & Woods design. You will support our designers, patternmakers and production team with forming accurate tech packs including technical details, measurements and raw materials. The patternmaking component of the role includes creating viable patterns from designer briefs and CAD drawings, as well as finalising patterns for bulk production.

Reporting to the Product Development Manager, you will –

• Develop first patterns from design briefs using Gerber Accumark.
• Manage tech packs through the production process, from sample stage to final sign-off.
• Measure all Salesman Samples and ensuring 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 product development and production fittings, communicating changes to all internal and external stakeholders (including factories) and updating tech packs accordingly.
• Work with V&W machinists to create high-quality samples.
• Create markers for sampling and provide all patternmaking information for estimates, including updating design brief file specification sheets.
• Provide ongoing support to the production team on any pattern, fit, construction or quality queries.
• Support the wider team wherever possible to ensure any technical knowledge and experiences are shared.

Desired Skills And Experience
YOU WILL BRING:

• 2+ years of experience as a Garment Technician, preferably in the high-end / luxury fashion industry.
• Experience working in technical fabrications and manufacturing processes would be beneficial.
• Experienced in garment construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design / Textiles (focus on patternmaking) or similar.
• Excellent technical knowledge, with a focus on garment construction and specifications
• Good knowledge of flat patternmaking and any patternmaking software (Gerber knowledge preferred but not essential).
• Strong sewing skills across a wide range of fabrics and types of construction.
• Good communication skills and working with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good computer skills with Mac and PC including knowledge of fashion production software.

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.