Garment Technical Manager

Seafolly; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee discounts on Seafoly

Paid parental leave

Birthday Leave. Treat yourself and aaa

Summer Fun Leave. Enjoy 2 extra days

Employee Assistance Program access

Great work culture

Training, development and career prog.

Ambassador for Australia's most loved泳

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Job summary

Seafolly is seeking an experienced Senior Garment Technician to lead end-to-end product development across swimwear, activewear and apparel, ensuring quality, fit and commercial outcomes. You will mentor the Product Development team, partner with Design, Production and offshore suppliers to drive cost optimisation, on-time delivery and production readiness while upholding Seafolly’s brand standards.

This leadership role offers exposure across global sourcing strategies and the chance to advance

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in apparel, swimwear, activewear, or a similar category.
• Strong technical expertise in garment construction, fit, pattern making, fabrics, and manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to manage the full product development lifecycle from initial concept through to bulk production.
• Solid commercial acumen with experience in product costing, margin management, and cost optimisation.
• Extensive experience partnering with offshore suppliers and manufacturers to deliver quality outcomes.
• Advanced proficiency in AP21, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel), Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Ideally leadership skills, including coaching and mentoring, but not essential
• Highly organised and solutions-focused, with the ability to manage multiple development calendars and cross-functional teams across Design, Technical, Production, Sourcing, Quality, and supplier teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end product development process across swimwear and apparel categories, ensuring products meet quality, cost, and commercial objectives.
• Translate design concepts into commercially viable products through strong technical development, fit management, and product documentation.
• Drive product innovation, standardisation, and continuous improvement through new materials, manufacturing techniques, block libraries, and fit standards.
• Identify and implement cost optimisation and margin improvement opportunities while maintaining product quality and brand integrity.
• Manage critical path milestones, development timelines, and cross-functional collaboration to support on-time delivery and production readiness.
• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve technical, quality, and production challenges and improve supplier performance.
• Ensure products meet quality, compliance, safety, and sustainability standards through testing, wearer trials, regulatory compliance, and continuous product improvement.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Product Development team, fostering a high-performing culture focused on accountability, capability growth, collaboration, and business success.

Skills

Garment construction

Fit

Pattern making

Fabrics

Manufacturing processes

Costing

Margin management

Offshore suppliers

Leadership

Mentoring

Tools

AP21

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Seafolly is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Garment Technician who is ready to take the next step into a leadership role. In this position, you will be responsible for delivering swimwear, activewear, and apparel products from concept through to bulk production, ensuring exceptional quality, fit, and commercial outcomes across all categories.

Working collaboratively with Design, Production, and global supplier partners, you will take ownership of product quality, cost management, critical path delivery, and supplier performance. You will also lead and mentor a team of highly skilled Product Developers while partnering closely with the Head of Sourcing to execute sourcing strategies, drive operational excellence, and support the delivery of Seafolly’s product vision.

About Seafolly:

Born on the sun-soaked beaches of Sydney in 1975, Seafolly has been making waves in swimwear ever since. Our mission? To give women around the world that unbeatable feeling of confidence through innovative designs that put fit first. We live and breathe the Australian beach lifestyle, using it's iconic energy to inspire all that we do. From bold prints to timeless silhouettes, our collections are designed to empower women to embrace the beach with confidence and style. Today, Seafolly is loved globally, with concept stores, online boutiques, and select retailers in over 50 countries.

You will:

Lead the end-to-end product development process across swimwear and apparel categories, ensuring products meet quality, cost, and commercial objectives.

Translate design concepts into commercially viable products through strong technical development, fit management, and product documentation.

Drive product innovation, standardisation, and continuous improvement through new materials, manufacturing techniques, block libraries, and fit standards.

Identify and implement cost optimisation and margin improvement opportunities while maintaining product quality and brand integrity.

Manage critical path milestones, development timelines, and cross-functional collaboration to support on-time delivery and production readiness.

Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve technical, quality, and production challenges and improve supplier performance.

Ensure products meet quality, compliance, safety, and sustainability standards through testing, wearer trials, regulatory compliance, and continuous product improvement.

Lead, coach, and develop the Product Development team, fostering a high-performing culture focused on accountability, capability growth, collaboration, and business success.

You have

8+ years' experience within apparel, swimwear, activewear, or a similar category.

Strong technical expertise in garment construction, fit, pattern making, fabrics, and manufacturing processes.

Proven ability to manage the full product development lifecycle from initial concept through to bulk production.

Solid commercial acumen with experience in product costing, margin management, and cost optimisation.

Extensive experience partnering with offshore suppliers and manufacturers to deliver quality outcomes.

Advanced proficiency in AP21, Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel), Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

Ideally leadership skills, including coaching and mentoring, but not essential

Highly organised and solutions-focused, with the ability to manage multiple development calendars, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate effectively across Design, Technical, Production, Sourcing, Quality, and supplier teams.

We offer:

Generous employee discounts on Seafolly, JETS & Tigerlily products

Paid parental leave

Birthday Leave. Treat yourself and enjoy a paid day off for your birthday!

Summer Fun Leave. Enjoy 2 extra days off during summer to soak up the sunshine and enjoy the beaches!

Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family with the Sonder Platform.

Great work culture in a passionate team environment

Training, development and career progression

The opportunity to be an ambassador for Australia's most loved swimwear brand

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