Garment Technician

Nick Auditore Represents; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports apparel company in Melbourne is looking for a Garment Technician to ensure high standards in fit, performance, and quality. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in technical apparel, a focus on detail, and strong collaboration skills. This role includes responsibilities such as coordinating fit sessions and managing supplier relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive performance-based bonus

Staff discounts

Generous product allowance

Paid Parental Leave

Hybrid work – one day WFH

Company events throughout the year

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical apparel or quality assurance.
• Experience in garment construction and technical specifications.
• Comfortable managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating fit sessions and liaising with teams and suppliers.
• Conducting pre-production checks and approvals.
• Reviewing product testing for compliance.

Skills

Garment construction

Quality assurance

Technical specifications

Fit analysis

Communication

Education

Tertiary degree in Production, Quality Control, or Fashion Design

Tools

PLM systems (3 Clicks)

Excel

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Bring the power of the leagues from the stadium to the streets.

At Nick Auditore Represents (NAR), we champion global sports lifestyle brands and create apparel that lets every fan wear it their way. We’re looking for a Garment Technician who’s passionate about delivering quality, loves the details, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The Opportunity

This is your chance to join a dynamic team working with some of the world’s most iconic sporting leagues, from the NBA and NFL to AFL and MLB. You’ll be part of a brand that fuses sport, culture, and lifestyle, helping bring premium, innovative apparel to fans across Australia and New Zealand.

If you’re someone who’s motivated, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in delivering high-quality outcomes, this is an excellent opportunity to build your technical career within a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Your New Role

As our Garment Technician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring every product meets our high standards for fit, performance, and quality. You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and offshore suppliers to manage testing, specifications, and approvals that bring our product concepts to life, all while keeping projects moving on time and on point.

Day-to-day you’ll be:

• Coordinating and running fit sessions, processing fit comments, and liaising with internal teams and suppliers
• Conducting pre-production checks and approvals
• Reviewing product testing reports for compliance and performance standards
• Maintaining and managing master data libraries for trims, fabrics, and compliance documentation
• Ensuring suppliers have up-to-date block, trim, and construction manuals
• Guiding factories through NAR’s quality and approval processes
• Monitoring timelines and proactively flagging variances
• Providing technical support and guidance to the team

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• Experienced with 5+ years in a technical apparel or quality assurance role
• Qualified with a tertiary degree or equivalent in Production, Quality Control, Fashion Design, or a related field
• Skilled in garment construction, sizing, fit, and technical specifications
• Confident working across both cut & sew and woven product categories
• Familiar with local and offshore manufacturing processes and comfortable managing supplier relationships
• A detail-obsessed problem solver who takes pride in quality and precision
• Organised and proactive, able to manage multiple priorities with ease
• A clear and confident communicator across teams and cultures
• Skilled in PLM systems (ideally 3 Clicks), Excel, and Adobe Illustrator
• Motivated and adaptable, with a growth mindset and openness to feedback
• A true team player who enjoys contributing to collective success

Why NAR?

Nick Auditore Represents (NAR) is a leading partner for global and domestic sports lifestyle brands across Australia and New Zealand. We collaborate with world-class leagues and bring sports culture to the streets with innovative apparel and fan-first products.

At NAR, we offer:

• An experienced team to support your development
• Competitive performance-based bonus
• Staff discounts and generous product allowance
• 4pm Friday finishes
• Paid Parental Leave
• Hybrid work – one day WFH
• Epic company and social events throughout the year to live and breathe the power of the leagues!

Game on?

If you’re ready to combine your technical skills with your passion for creating great products and want to grow with a brand that’s redefining sports through a lense of fashion, style and culture, apply now and help us bring the power of the leagues to life.