Garment Technician: Fit & Quality Expert (Hybrid)

The Iconic; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Learning Collective—skills development

Parental leave and extra day off for 1

Birthday day off

Staff discounts

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program

Volunteer days with Thread Together

Job summary

The Iconic is seeking a Garment Technician to join our Own Brand team in Sydney. You will create initial Tech Packs with design, measure garments, lead fit sessions, and advise on fabrics and production.

You’ll liaise with suppliers, approve tests, and drive improvements in fit and quality across multiple fabrics and categories. Ideal candidates have 3–4 years in a similar role within fast fashion, tertiary education in design/pattern making/grading, and strong Excel/Outlook skills.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of garment production processes including pattern making, fit, quality control, and fabric testing.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of quality.
• Experience across a variety of fabrics and categories is essential.
• Knowledge of Excel and Outlook necessary.
• Excellent understanding of critical path and timelines, with strong time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create initial Tech Packs with design for sample development, including construction details, measurements and fabric needs.
• Measure garments and provide feedback on quality and fit, ensuring suppliers adhere to ICONIC standards.
• Organise and lead fit sessions to ensure consistent fit and sizing.
• Support designers with fabric, construction and performance expertise.
• Liaise daily with suppliers in China regarding fit, re-fits, fabrics and grading.
• Approve fabric test reports and final bulk garment inspection per guidelines.
• Analyse styles with high return rates to improve fit and quality.
• Continuously assess production processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Garment production knowledge

Pattern making

Grading

Excel & Outlook

Education

Tertiary education in design, pattern making and grading

Job description

The Iconic is seeking a Garment Technician to join our Own Brand team in Sydney. You will create initial Tech Packs with design, measure garments, lead fit sessions, and advise on fabrics and production.

You’ll liaise with suppliers, approve tests, and drive improvements in fit and quality across multiple fabrics and categories. Ideal candidates have 3–4 years in a similar role within fast fashion, tertiary education in design/pattern making/grading, and strong Excel/Outlook skills.