Garment Technician

Charles Parsons & Co.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ranier, part of the Charles Parsons Group, is seeking an experienced Garment Technician to join our team in a casual capacity. This hands-on role supports Schoolwear garments, ensuring technical accuracy, cost and timing standards.

You will translate design intent into accurate specifications, manage technical packs, measurements and supplier coordination, and work closely with design, pattern making, sample room, sales and customer service teams to move technical activities efficiently.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of fabrics and garment construction.
• Ability to interpret designs and translate into production specs.
• Experience creating and maintaining technical packs and BOMs.
• Ability to coordinate with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage Schoolwear garment, fabric, trim and accessory specifications from brief through to production ready status.
• Translate design concepts into clear, technically accurate and manufacturable products.
• Prepare and maintain technical packs, bills of materials, measurement specifications, construction details, sketches/flats, costings and supplier information.
• Review samples for fit, measurements and construction, documenting corrections and approvals.
• Oversee quality control for prototype samples to meet standards before approval.
• Monitor sample status, approvals, critical paths and delivery risks.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve technical, quality, cost and timing issues.

Skills

Garment construction

Fabric knowledge

Technical packs

Supplier coordination

Quality control

Adobe Illustrator

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

AP21

Lectra

StyleCad

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Garment Technician to join our team in a casual capacity. This hands-on role will support a range of Schoolwear garments, ensuring each product is technically accurate, commercially practical and delivered to agreed quality, cost and timing standards.

GARMENT TECHNICIAN - Casual

Ranier Schoolwear

Redfern – Sydney NSW

We are seeking an experienced Garment Technician to join our team in a casual capacity. This hands-on role will support a range of Schoolwear garments, ensuring each product is technically accurate, commercially practical and delivered to agreed quality, cost and timing standards.

About Us

Ranier, part of the Charles Parsons Group, is a trusted leader in the Australian Schoolwear market. We design, develop, and deliver high-quality uniforms that balance durability, innovation, and value—supporting schools, students, and families nationwide.

About the role

You will translate design intent into accurate garment specifications and support fit, construction, quality and supplier coordination. You will work closely with design, pattern making, sample room, sales, planning and customer service teams to keep garment technical activities moving accurately and efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Manage Schoolwear garment, fabric, trim and accessory specifications from brief through to production ready status.

• Translate design concepts into clear, technically accurate and manufacturable products.

• Prepare and maintain technical packs, bills of materials, measurement specifications, construction details, sketches/flats, costings and supplier information.

• Review samples for fit, measurements and construction, documenting required corrections and confirming compliance with approved specifications.

• Oversee quality control for all prototype samples, ensuring fit, measurements, construction, workmanship and specifications meet required standards before approval.

• Monitor sample status, approvals, technical priorities, critical paths and delivery risks.

• Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve technical, quality, cost and timing issues.

About you

• Strong knowledge of fabrics and garment construction is essential, including an understanding of trims, fit, quality and manufacturing processes.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret designs and specifications and identify practical production solutions.

• Sound understanding of garment technical workflows, costing, sampling, fit approvals and quality assurance.

• Excellent attention to detail and confidence maintaining accurate product and production information.

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is advantageous.

• Strong planning, problem-solving and supplier communication skills.

• Ability to prioritise effectively and work across multiple products and deadlines in a hands‑on environment.

Highly regarded (but not essential)

• Experience using AP21.

• Experience using Lectra or StyleCad software is advantageous.

• Experience in Schoolwear, uniforms or apparel manufacturing.

Why join us?

This casual position offers the opportunity to make an immediate contribution in a practical, technical garment role within an established Australian textile and Schoolwear business. You will work across fit, construction, specifications, quality and supplier coordination while collaborating with experienced internal teams.