ance gria Garment Technician

ance gria; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ance gria is launching a new studio in Paddington, Sydney and seeks a hands-on Garment Technician to join a small, close-knit team. You will make and adjust samples in-house, then translate them into accurate tech packs for manufacturers, supporting two main collections annually.

The role suits a skilled dressmaker who cares deeply about fit and quality, with a passion for eveningwear and occasion dressing. You will contribute to shaping a new Sydney production team from the ground up.

Qualifications

• Skilled dressmaker with pride in fit and quality.
• Passion for both making and the technical side of product development.
• Fast, flexible and solution-focused with interest in eveningwear and occasion dressing.

Responsibilities

• Make samples in-house from initial toile to final sample across two main collections and smaller drops.
• Run fittings and make fit and construction adjustments directly on the garment.
• Make or amend patterns to reflect fit and construction changes.
• Write and update tech packs, specifications and grading from approved samples.
• Coordinate with Head of Production to send clear amendments to manufacturers.
• Provide fabric consumption and construction details to support costings.
• Check pre-production and bulk samples against approved samples and flag issues.
• Track samples, approvals and deadlines using Google Sheets and Excel, keeping each collection on schedule.
• Uphold a high standard of fit, finish and quality across every style.
• Prepare, repair and alter samples for photoshoots, PR gifting and events.
• Keep the sample room organised, including machines, sample library and fit records.
• Find quick, practical solutions to fit and construction issues.

Job description

ance gria is opening a new studio in Paddington, Sydney, and we're looking for a hands-on Garment Technician to join our small, close-knit team.

We release two main collections a year of around 20 pieces each, plus smaller drops in between. Working alongside our Head of Production, you'll make and adjust samples in-house, then turn them into accurate tech packs for our manufacturers.

This role suits a skilled dressmaker who takes real pride in fit and quality, and who loves both the making and the technical side of product development. You'll be fast, flexible and solution-focused, with a passion for eveningwear and occasion dressing. It's a chance to help shape a new Sydney production team from the start, in a growing brand with customers across Australia, the US, the UK and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Make samples in-house, from first toile through to final sample, across two main collections and smaller drops each year.
• Run fittings and make fit and construction adjustments directly on the garment.
• Make or amend patterns to reflect fit and construction changes.
• Write and update tech packs, specifications and grading from approved samples.
• Work with the Head of Production to send clear amendments to manufacturers.
• Provide fabric consumption and construction details to support costings.
• Check pre-production and bulk samples against approved samples and flag any issues.
• Track samples, approvals and deadlines using Google Sheets and Excel, keeping each collection and drop on schedule.
• Uphold a high standard of fit, finish and quality across every style.
• Prepare, repair and alter samples for photoshoots, PR gifting and events.
• Keep the sample room organised, including machines, the sample library and fit records.
• Find quick, practical solutions to fit and construction issues.