Garment Technologist

MYER; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work model

Job summary

Myer is seeking an experienced Garment Technologist to join the Product Team. You will develop specs, advise on fit, quality and construction, and work with product developers, designers and suppliers to optimize product quality and costs.

You will lead fit sessions, ensure legal and safety standards, and mentor buying and QA teams while working in a flexible hybrid model across office and remote work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as Garment Technologist in wholesale or retail.
• Experience in Womenswear and Intimates/Sleepwear preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and spreadsheets.
• Understanding of body shape, grade and proportions.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organisational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Garment manufacture / patternmaking

Tools

Excel

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 a Technologist internally 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 enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Team member discounts:Generous discounts in-store and online
• Learning and development:Capability development workshops, successionplanning, and internal career opportunities across Myer Group brands.
• Lifestyle benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP),volunteer leave,discounted health insurance, gym memberships and novated leasing for eligible employees.
  

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