Garment Technician & Quality Controller

Work Initiatives; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Staff benefits

Job summary

Ringers Western is seeking a Garment Technician for our Helensvale headquarters to support fit, construction, and documentation across workwear, denim and western fashion. This entry-to-early-career role offers hands-on experience with our product teams and a chance to grow technical skills.

You'll work with Garment Technology, Design, Product Development and Production to ensure fit, performance and quality standards meet customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Qualification or near completion in Garment Technology, Fashion Design, Fashion Production or related discipline.
• Some relevant hands-on experience through work, internships or study projects is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with measuring garment samples and checking against specifications.
• Support garment fit sessions by recording measurements and preparing fit comments.
• Help prepare and update technical packs, measurement charts and construction details.
• Assist with maintaining the block library and grading records.
• Support communication with offshore suppliers with clear technical information.

Skills

Garment construction

Measurement & fitting

Excel

Adobe Illustrator

Education

Garment Technology / Fashion Design / Fashion Production

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Illustrator

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.