Senior Product Developer / Garment Technologist

THREADJAM; City of Moonee Valley; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

4-day week option

Creative studio culture

Job summary

THREADJAM is seeking a senior, client-facing professional to own major client portfolios from concept to bulk. You will oversee production lifecycle, lead fit sessions, and ensure technical accuracy across fabric and trims.

Strong supplier management, global coordination, and advanced CAD/Illustrator skills are essential for delivering premium garments and accessories. You will work across fit-for-purpose and high fashion garments, maintaining rigorous QC and on-time delivery while fostering

Qualifications

• Senior garment technology experience with end-to-end production oversight.
• Proven ability to manage multiple brands and complex timelines.
• Deep knowledge of fit, grading, tech packs, and QC procedures.
• Strong client communication and relationship management skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented decision maker with supplier negotiation experience.
• Advanced Excel and CAD/Illustrator proficiency for technical specs and communications.

Responsibilities

• Own client relationships end to end, translating visions into CADs, tech packs, and production plans.
• Oversee the full production lifecycle from material sourcing to manufacturer coordination.
• Lead fit sessions and make technical calls to meet precise specifications.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical specs and product documentation.
• Provide informed yarn and fabric recommendations based on textile knowledge.
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve production issues and manage lead times/pricing.
• Manage approval timelines for lab dips, strike-offs, trims, and fabric confirmations.
• Maintain production trackers and critical path timelines for each brand.
• Conduct quality control checks and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Forecast and plan with suppliers and internal teams to ensure capacity.

Skills

Garment technology

Product development

Production management

Fit and construction

Client communication

Self-directed

Supplier management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organisational skills

CAD software

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Illustrator

CAD software

Job description

THREADJAM is a premium fashion production and development agency, guiding brands from first concept through to bulk production. We work closely with our clients to bring their creative visions to life - backed by a carefully built network of quality manufacturers and supply chains, and meticulous attention to detail in every garment we deliver.

Our services ensure brands are factory-ready with comprehensive technical documentation, and we provide full support throughout production - managing development, supplier relations, and communication end to end. We collaborate with a valuable and ever-growing network of offshore manufacturers to deliver high-quality product across all categories - giving our brands the confidence to push design boundaries, whether they're launching their first range or expanding into new markets.

This is a senior, client-facing role. You'll own a portfolio of our major clients end to end - managing product development and the entire production process, ensuring critical path deadlines align with each brand's needs, and acting as their trusted single point of contact from concept to bulk.

You'll work across fit-for-purpose garments, high fashion garments, and accessories in all categories - so genuine breadth and depth of technical experience is a must. Your technical judgement will lead fit and construction decisions, and your client care will define how our brands experience working with us - informed, supported, and confident at every stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Leadership: Own client relationships end to end - engaging with clients to understand their creative visions and translating them into CADs, tech packs, and actionable production plans.

• Production Process Management: Oversee the entire production lifecycle, from material sourcing to manufacturer coordination, ensuring efficiency and seamless operations.

• Fit Session Leadership: Lead fit sessions and make the technical calls to ensure garments meet precise specifications - across tailored, fit-for-purpose, and highly technical ready-to-wear.

• Technical Specifications: Develop and maintain comprehensive technical specifications and documentation for each product.

• Textile Expertise: Provide informed yarn and fabric recommendations, leveraging textile knowledge.

• Supplier Relations: Communicate and negotiate with suppliers to resolve production issues, negotiate lead times and pricing, and maintain smooth operations.

• Approval Management: Manage approval timelines for lab dips, strike-offs, trims, and bulk fabric confirmations.

• Production Tracking: Maintain accurate production trackers and critical path timelines for each brand.

• Quality Control: Conduct quality control checks at all production stages and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Forecasting and Planning: Liaise with suppliers and internal teams for accurate forecasting and capacity planning.

• Client Service & Relationships: Build and maintain strong client relationships - providing regular, proactive updates throughout development and production, managing expectations, and ensuring every client feels informed and looked after from concept to bulk.

• Effective Communication: Maintain clear communication channels internally and externally so all stakeholders are informed and aligned.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• 5+ years' experience in garment technology, product development, or production management within the fashion industry.

• Demonstrated experience across fit-for-purpose garments, high fashion garments, and accessories in all categories.

• Deep fluency in garment construction, fit, grading, tech packs, and QC.

• A confident, warm client communicator - you build trust quickly and hold it under pressure.

• Self-directed - you make sound technical and commercial decisions.

• Proven supplier management and negotiation experience

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Adobe Illustrator, and other CAD software.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Impeccable attention to detail and a proactive mindset in improving processes and solving technical problems.

Why Join Us

• Work across multiple product categories and brands - no two projects alike.

• A close, creative studio culture that backs your judgement.

• Genuine flexible working arrangements - including openness to a 4-day week.