Garment Technologist — Hybrid Role: Fit, Quality & Trends

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 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.