Garment Technician

ksubi; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clothing discount

Kdays off & birthday leave

Paid parental leave

WhereFIT discounts

Job summary

Ksubi is seeking an experienced Garment Technician to safeguard fit, construction and quality across Men’s, Women’s and Kids ranges. You’ll oversee technical integrity from handover to sampling and production, coordinating with Design, Product Development and Production to meet critical paths.

You will review patterns, finishes and washes, document fit feedback, and drive technical solutions with suppliers, including offshore partners, to ensure commercial feasibility and the distinctive Ksubi

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a Garment Technician, Garment Technologist or similar role within fashion, retail or wholesale
• Kidswear experience is a huge plus
• Qualification in Fashion, Garment Technology, Patternmaking or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading and fit
• Experience working across the end-to-end product development and commercial production process
• Strong understanding of textiles, fabric performance, washes and finishes
• Confidence managing fit sessions and translating fit feedback into clear, actionable technical comments
• Experience working directly with offshore suppliers and manufacturers
• Strong attention to detail with a high standard for product quality and consistency
• Excellent organisation and the ability to manage multiple styles and critical path deadlines
• A collaborative approach and confidence working cross-functionally with Design, Product Development and Production

Responsibilities

• Create accurate technical specifications covering garment construction, measurements, fit details and workmanship requirements
• Own fit and technical standards across Men's, Women's and Kids product, ensuring consistency across categories
• Lead and attend fit sessions, accurately documenting comments and providing technical solutions to improve fit, construction and quality
• Review patterns, grading, garment construction, washes and finishes, identifying potential issues before and throughout the sampling process
• Work closely with Design, Product Development and Production to deliver product in line with critical path timelines
• Review samples throughout development and provide clear, commercially considered technical feedback to suppliers
• Identify and resolve recurring fit, construction and quality issues with suppliers
• Maintain consistency across fit, measurements, colour, wash, fabric performance and overall garment quality
• Provide technical guidance on garment fit, construction, fabrics and manufacturing from handover through to shipping samples
• Ensure technical comments, specifications and approvals are clear, accurate and communicated effectively across internal teams and external suppliers
• Continuously look for opportunities to improve fit, quality, consistency and technical processes as the business grows

Skills

Garment construction

Patternmaking

Grading

Fit sessions

Technical feedback

offshore suppliers

Education

Fashion/ Garment Technology qualification

Job description

Founded in 1999, Ksubi has evolved into one of the world's most recognisable and revered fashion brands. With flagship retail stores across Australia and the US, Ksubi continues to grow its global presence, hanging in the finest stores and celebrity wardrobes around the world.

As Ksubi continues to grow globally, we're looking for an experienced Garment Technician to join our Product team and help ensure every Ksubi product delivers on fit, construction and quality.

Working across Men's, Women's and Kids, you'll own the technical integrity of product from initial handover through sampling, fitting and production. You'll work closely with Design, Product Development, Production and our supplier network to maintain consistency, identify issues early and ensure product is commercially fit for purpose without compromising the Ksubi aesthetic.

What You'll Do

• Create accurate technical specifications covering garment construction, measurements, fit details and workmanship requirements
• Own fit and technical standards across Men's, Women's and Kids product, ensuring consistency across categories
• Lead and attend fit sessions, accurately documenting comments and providing technical solutions to improve fit, construction and quality
• Review patterns, grading, garment construction, washes and finishes, identifying potential issues before and throughout the sampling process
• Work closely with Design, Product Development and Production to deliver product in line with critical path timelines
• Review samples throughout development and provide clear, commercially considered technical feedback to suppliers
• Identify and resolve recurring fit, construction and quality issues with suppliers
• Maintain consistency across fit, measurements, colour, wash, fabric performance and overall garment quality
• Provide technical guidance on garment fit, construction, fabrics and manufacturing from handover through to shipping samples
• Ensure technical comments, specifications and approvals are clear, accurate and communicated effectively across internal teams and external suppliers
• Continuously look for opportunities to improve fit, quality, consistency and technical processes as the business grows

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years' experience as a Garment Technician, Garment Technologist or similar role within fashion, retail or wholesale
• Kidswear experience is a huge plus
• Qualification in Fashion, Garment Technology, Patternmaking or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading and fit
• Experience working across the end-to-end product development and commercial production process
• Strong understanding of textiles, fabric performance, washes and finishes
• Confidence managing fit sessions and translating fit feedback into clear, actionable technical comments
• Experience working directly with offshore suppliers and manufacturers
• Strong attention to detail with a high standard for product quality and consistency
• Excellent organisation and the ability to manage multiple styles and critical path deadlines
• A collaborative approach and confidence working cross-functionally with Design, Product Development and Production

Why Ksubi

• Generous Ksubi clothing discount
• Additional K Days (days off) + birthday leave
• Paid parental leave
• Discounts with WHEREFIT across gyms, sports gear, vitamins, Adore Beauty, HelloFresh + more
• Confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Based in our office in Rosebery, Sydney

Ksubi is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We make hiring decisions based on your passion, experience, and skillset, and consider all applicants on the basis of their capabilities and qualifications. If you require any support, access adjustments, or would like to share your pronouns at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - we're here to support you.