Garment Technician: Fit & Production for Uniforms

Cargo Crew PTY; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Free onsite parking at our Bundoora?e?

Paid parental leave

Access to our EAP

Regular culture activities

Access to our employee benefitsprogram

Job summary

Cargo Crew is seeking an experienced Garment Technician to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You’ll lead technical development and fit execution from concept through to bulk production.

You’ll ensure our garments meet Cargo Crew’s standards across fit, sizing, construction, quality and performance, while collaborating with Design, Product, Production and Sourcing and offshore manufacturing partners to turn concepts into production-ready garments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a Garment Technician or similar role.
• Advanced knowledge of garment construction and apparel manufacturing.
• Strong expertise across garment fit, grading and pattern interpretation.
• Knowledge of Australian apparel compliance and labelling requirements.
• Experience working with offshore factories across multiple product categories.
• Adobe Illustrator and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead garment fit sessions across multiple product categories.
• Assess fit, balance, proportion, comfort and functionality.
• Identify fit and construction issues and recommend practical technical solutions.
• Ensure garments align with approved fit standards and brand blocks.
• Approve samples based on fit and technical requirements.
• Drive fit consistency across product ranges.
• Create, review and approve detailed tech packs and garment specifications.
• Manage measurement charts, tolerances, grading and construction details.
• Ensure technical documentation is accurate and production-ready.
• Review proto, fit, SMS, PPS and pre-production samples.
• Identify recurring technical or quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate with offshore factories and suppliers on fit, construction, corrections, approvals and production standards.
• Resolve technical queries throughout development and production.
• Support manufacturing partners to achieve required quality and fit standards.
• Monitor garment quality, workmanship and consistency.
• Recommend improvements to garment construction, durability and performance.
• Support quality assurance and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Garment construction

Garment fit & grading

Technical specifications & tech packs

Adobe Illustrator

Excel proficiency

Offshore factory coordination

Tools

Excel

Job description

Cargo Crew is seeking an experienced Garment Technician to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You’ll lead technical development and fit execution from concept through to bulk production.

You’ll ensure our garments meet Cargo Crew’s standards across fit, sizing, construction, quality and performance, while collaborating with Design, Product, Production and Sourcing and offshore manufacturing partners to turn concepts into production-ready garments.