Garment Technician & Quality Controller

Ringers Western; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Staff benefits

Job summary

Ringers Western is seeking a Garment Technician for our Helensvale headquarters. This entry to early-career role offers hands-on skills development across workwear, denim and western fashion.

You’ll work with Garment Technology, Design, Product Development and Production teams to ensure fit, performance and quality meet customer expectations, while growing your technical skillset.

Qualifications

• A qualification, or near completion of studies, in Garment Technology, Fashion Design, Fashion Production or a related discipline.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Foundational understanding of garment construction, measurements, fit and fabrics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with measuring garment samples and checking them against specifications.
• Support garment fit sessions by recording measurements, taking photos and preparing fit comments.
• Help prepare and update technical packs, measurement charts and construction details.
• Assist with maintaining the company's block library and grading records.
• Support communication with offshore suppliers, providing clear technical information under guidance.
• Organise and track samples, ensuring records and feedback are kept up to date.
• Identify fit, construction and quality issues for review by experienced team members.
• Track sample submissions and follow up on product development deadlines.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, labelling and sample archives.
• Collaborate with the wider product team to bring seasonal ranges to life.

Education

Garment Technology / Fashion Design / Fashion Production qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Illustrator

Technical design software

Job description

As our brand continues to grow across Australia and internationally, we're looking for a Garment Technician to join our product team at our Helensvale headquarters. This is an opportunity for a recent graduate or someone with early industry experience to develop their technical skills and gain hands‑on experience across workwear, denim and western fashion. Working closely with our Garment Technology, Design, Product Development and Production teams, you'll help ensure our products fit well, perform properly and meet the quality standards our customers expect.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with measuring garment samples and checking them against specifications
• Support garment fit sessions by recording measurements, taking photos and preparing fit comments
• Help prepare and update technical packs, measurement charts and construction details
• Assist with maintaining the company's block library and grading records
• Support communication with offshore suppliers, providing clear technical information under the guidance of the team
• Organise and track samples, ensuring records and feedback are kept up to date
• Help identify fit, construction and quality issues for review by experienced team members
• Assist with tracking sample submissions and following up on product development deadlines
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, labelling and sample archives
• Collaborate with the wider product team to bring seasonal ranges to life

About you

• A qualification, or near completion of studies, in Garment Technology, Fashion Design, Fashion Production or a related discipline
• Some relevant experience through employment, internships, placements or study projects is beneficial, but recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• A foundational understanding of garment construction, measurements, fit and fabrics
• Strong attention to detail and a practical approach to solving problems
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing tasks
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Adobe Illustrator; experience with technical design software is a bonus
• Clear communication skills and a willingness to ask questions and learn
• A positive, reliable and collaborative approach
• Full Australian working rights and availability to work from our Helensvale headquarters
• Develop your skills with guidance from experienced product professionals
• Gain hands‑on experience across a broad range of apparel categories
• See the product development process from initial samples through to production
• Join a growing Australian brand with passionate and loyal customers
• Be part of a collaborative team at our Helensvale headquarters
• Enjoy a competitive salary package and staff benefits

About us

Ringers Western is a growing Australian brand. From the worksite to the rodeo, the pub to the paddock, our customers rely on clothing that looks good and works hard. Country is booming. Western is bigger than ever. And Ringers Western is right at the centre of it.