Garment Technician — Expert Fit & Quality

Meshki; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Monthly clothing allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Wellness program

Job summary

MESHKI is in search of a skilled Garment Technician to join our dynamic team. As a Garment Technician, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, fit, and construction of our fabric-based garments, particularly those requiring intricate tailoring techniques.

Collaborate with design, manage fit sessions, advise on trims and fabrics, and maintain the PLM system (WFX). Bring 1+ years of experience with woven and jersey fabrics, and a passion for precision and quality.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Garment Technologist with woven and jersey fabrics.
• Experience with high end brands is ideal but not essential.
• In-depth knowledge of garment construction techniques, pattern making, and tailoring principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a passion for precision and quality excellence.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Able to collaborate across departments and communicate across teams.
• Able to incorporate customer fit feedback into new fits and re-runs of previous styles.
• Always actively seeking to improve product quality.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the design team from initial tech pack through to final production approval.
• Act as a consultant to the design team, providing advice on fabrication, finishes and trims.
• Running investigations into high return stock to help inform future development and update customer recommendations.
• Ensure detailed fit comments are taken and clearly communicated to suppliers.
• Ensure appropriate trims, linings, etc., are added as required during the initial development phase.
• Flag new trims and fabrications to the QA team for appropriate testing and product logging.
• Maintain the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system (WFX) and ensure all fit comments are processed and up to date.
• Manage fit sessions with relevant buyers and designers.
• Make detailed comments on workmanship and quality to suppliers.
• Provide detailed instructions to suppliers on ways to improve fit and workmanship.
• Ensure the Bill of Materials is up to date as required for accurate costings and loop in buyers where issues may arise.

Skills

Garment Technologist

Woven fabrics

Jersey fabrics

Quality & precision

Autonomy

Cross-team communication

Deadline-driven

Customer fit feedback

Tools

PLM system - WFX

Job description

MESHKI is in search of a skilled Garment Technician to join our dynamic team. As a Garment Technician, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, fit, and construction of our fabric-based garments, particularly those requiring intricate tailoring techniques.

Collaborate with design, manage fit sessions, advise on trims and fabrics, and maintain the PLM system (WFX). Bring 1+ years of experience with woven and jersey fabrics, and a passion for precision and quality.