Garment Technologist

Myer Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discounts

Learning and development

Flexible working

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Myer Group is seeking an experienced Garment Technologist to join the Product Team in Melbourne. You will develop and maintain technical specs, ensure compliance, and collaborate with Designers and Buyers to improve fit, quality and efficiency across Womenswear and Intimates/Sleepwear.

You will mentor teams, run effective fit sessions, and help deliver high-quality products with a 3-day turnaround from samples, balancing commercial and brand standards in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as Garment Technologist in wholesale/retail, womenswear/intimates preferred.
• Experience with woven/cut & sew and fully fashioned knitwear.
• Tertiary qualification in garment manufacture or patternmaking.
• Proficient in Excel, formulas and spreadsheets.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical specs for agents/suppliers with fit/size and construction details.
• Ensure products meet legal, safety and company standards; make commercial judgments.
• Update technical and performance standards for stakeholders.
• Organise and conduct fit sessions with corrections and 3-day turnaround from sample date.
• Manage product quality through audits, feedback and benchmarking.
• Mentor and share knowledge with buying and QA teams.

Skills

Garment Technologist

Excel

Education

Garment manufacture or patternmaking qualification

Job description

Myer Group brings together the iconic brands that define fashion, beauty and lifestyle across Australia and New Zealand. From our Myer Department stores to our fashion brands Just Jeans, Dotti, Portmans, Jacqui E,Jay Jays, sass and bide, Marcs and David Lawrence — each bring its own legacy, united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our customers.

MYER has a number of exciting opportunities for experienced Garment Technologists to join our Product Team! Known as aTechnologistinternally within our business, you will provide technical advice and expertise in areas of trend, quality, fit, sourcing and compliance.You will work collaboratively with Product Developers, Designers and relevant stakeholders to optimise product quality, production processes and financial returns to the business.

• Be part of a high-performing Product team driving the growth of Myer Exclusive Brands.
• Exciting opportunities across Intimate Apparel/Sleepwear and Women's Apparel.
• Flexible hybrid working model with a blend of office and work-from-home flexibility.

About the Role:

• Develop and maintain detailed product specifications for Agents/Suppliers with clear instruction relating to fit/size, workmanship, quality and construction details.
• Ensure all approved apparel products meet legal, safety, and company standard requirements, by making commercial judgments in relation to products.
• Update and maintain detailed technical and performance standards for key stakeholders.
• Organise and conduct effective fit sessions to provide technical advice and corrections to fit, design and construction to all stakeholder, and deliver a 3 day turnaround from sample received date.
• Manage product quality, as per Brand DNA through store audits, customer feedback and benchmarking industry standards
• Mentor, educate & share knowledge & learnings with buying teams and QA team

About You:

• 2 years+ experience in a Garment Technologist role within a wholesale or retail environment - experience in Womenswear and Intimates/Sleepwear highly regarded
• Demonstrated experience in woven/cut & sewn and fully fashioned knitwear product types
• Tertiary qualification in garment manufacture and or patternmaking
• Proficiency in Excel, formulas and spreadsheets
• Strong organisations skills with ability to prioritise and multitask
• Sound understanding of body shape, grade and proportions and a detailed eye for balance, styling, and quality
• Ability to build and maintain positive, productive relationships with multiple stakeholders and work cross-functionally
• A confident, enthusiastic, self-motivated team player

Benefits to you:

We're committed to providing a positive and supportive environment, where our team members are empowered to reach their full potential.

Our team members enjoya range of benefits including:

• Team member discounts:Generous discounts in-store and online
• Learning and development:Capability development workshops, successionplanning,and internal career opportunities acrossMyer Group brands.
• Flexible working:Lifestyle leave, flexible workhoursand hybrid workingis available for StoreSupport Office roles
• Lifestylebenefits:Employee Assistance Program (EAP),volunteer leave,discountedhealth insurance,gymmembershipsand novated leasing for eligible employees.

Your future starts here — help shape what’s next at Myer Group!