Senior Garment Technician: Global Fit & Production

Frame Consulting Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above market salary

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Frame Consulting Ltd in Sydney is seeking an experienced Garment Technician to lead technical packs and fit sessions from concept to bulk production. You will collaborate with Buyers and the Production team to ensure construction, fabric and accessory details meet standards.

The ideal candidate brings sharp technical knowledge, strong supplier relationships, and the ability to manage multiple styles with tight deadlines and global suppliers, including travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in fashion production with overseas suppliers (China experience highly regarded).
• Garment technician experience and background in volume retail is an advantage.
• Strong pattern making and fit tech skills with knowledge of garment construction and fabrics across knits, wovens and knitwear.
• Firm but fair negotiation skills and clear written communication.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate, commercially sound technical packs, specifying construction, fabric and accessory details for every style.
• Running daily fit sessions with Buyers, capturing fit comments and photos and communicating changes to suppliers.
• Sending tech packs to suppliers within the timeframes set for each range.
• Checking, approving and filing bulk specs from suppliers, including grading and key size measurements.
• Fitting shipment samples ahead of delivery to confirm they meet requirements.
• Building strong working relationships with local and overseas suppliers, resolving fit and grading queries.
• Managing the sample wardrobe, including photographing new season styles and keeping filing and admin on track.
• Some domestic and international travel as required.

Skills

Garment construction

Fit tech

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Written communication

Tools

MS Office

Photoshop Elements

Job description

Frame Consulting Ltd in Sydney is seeking an experienced Garment Technician to lead technical packs and fit sessions from concept to bulk production. You will collaborate with Buyers and the Production team to ensure construction, fabric and accessory details meet standards.

The ideal candidate brings sharp technical knowledge, strong supplier relationships, and the ability to manage multiple styles with tight deadlines and global suppliers, including travel as needed.