Junior Designer (Design & Garment Tech)

Hansen & Gretel; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rosebery location

Onsite gym

Weekly Yoga

Clothing allowance

Employee events

Assistance program

Job summary

White Fox, a Sydney-based fashion brand, seeks an experienced Garment Technician to support our Design & Production team across the full range. The role focuses on transitioning concepts to samples and developing Tech Packs for sample development.

You will measure garments, comment on finishes, and lead fit meetings with offshore factories while coordinating with suppliers in China to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a similar role within fast fashion.
• Tertiary education in Design, Pattern Making and Grading.
• Strong awareness of trends and fit sessions.
• Proficient in Excel, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Tech packs and garment specs knowledge essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Design & Production to move concepts to final samples, reporting to Design & Production Manager.
• Create initial Tech Packs with design for sample development.
• Measure garments and comment on finishes for sampling.
• Conduct fit meetings and communicate comments to offshore factories.
• Liaise with suppliers in China on re-fits, fabrics, finishes and grading.
• Coordinate with Production to meet timelines and critical paths.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Fast-paced work

Attention to detail

Education

Design Education

Pattern Grading

Tools

Excel

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Adobe CS

Job description

Garment Technician - White Fox

White Fox is a globally recognised fashion brand loved by babes and celebs worldwide. Established in 2013 and based in Sydney, Australia, White Fox has quickly become the go-to online fashion destination and is continuing to take over wardrobes everywhere.

Due to rapid growth and expansion we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Garment Technician to join our Design & Production team while working across our entire range.

Salary range: 85-95k + super per annum

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Design and production team to transition from initial concepts through to final sample, reporting directly into the Design and production Manager
• Creating initial Tech Packs in conjunction with design for sample development
• Measuring garments and commenting on manufacturing finishes for all sampling
• Conduct fit meetings and communication of comments to off-shore factories
• Liaising daily with suppliers in China in regards to re-fits, fabrics, finishes and grading
• Constant communication with Production team to keep on track with timelines and critical paths

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a similar role ideally within the fast fashion industry
• Tertiary education in Design, Pattern making and Grading is essential
• A genuine awareness of trends and the ability to incorporate this into fit sessions
• Strong industry leading software and technology skills (e.g. Excel, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and the Adobe Creative Suite);
• Experience in Pattern making, and Grading is essential
• Tech pack and garment spec knowledge is essential
• Experience working across a variety of categories is essential
• In-depth knowledge and experience in fabric testing, textile properties and quality assurance
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organisational skills to adhere to critical path deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Benefits

• Rosebery location, walking distance Green Square train station
• Stunning offices including onsite gym & kitchen stocked with lots of goodies
• Weekly onsite Yoga
• Monthly clothing allowance + ongoing clothing discounts
• Fun events throughout the year
• Employee Assistance Program