Senior Garment Technician & Pattern Making (Retail)

Monroe Consulting Group; Buleleng; On-site; IDR 279,000,000 - 446,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe Consulting Group Indonesia is assisting a reputable fashion company in Bali to recruit a Senior Garment Technician & Pattern Making. You will manage end-to-end sample development, create and refine digital patterns, and lead fittings while coordinating with suppliers to ensure production feasibility and cost effectiveness.

The role demands 8–10 years in garment technical development, strong pattern making across multiple categories, and proficiency with CLO 3D, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in garment technical development, pattern making, and product development.
• Advanced knowledge of garment construction, fitting processes, and manufacturing techniques.
• Strong expertise in pattern making across woven, jersey, knitwear, activewear, and intimate apparel categories.
• Deep understanding of grading principles, measurements, and size consistency improvement.
• Ability to independently create and manage technical packs and product specifications.
• Proficiency in CLO 3D, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop.
• Strong proficiency in Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of sustainable materials, responsible manufacturing processes, certifications, recycled fibers, and low-impact production methods.
• Strong understanding of garment costing, fabric consumption, and production feasibility.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior technical development team members.
• Strong communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sample development from initial sketches through final production-ready samples.
• Develop and review patterns with understanding of garment construction, fit, drape, and functionality.
• Analyze fitting feedback and translate comments into technical adjustments and production solutions.
• Lead fitting sessions by evaluating measurements and identifying construction issues.
• Coordinate fabric testing processes to ensure production quality.
• Create and modify digital patterns based on design concepts and production needs.
• Review and improve grading accuracy across size ranges.
• Prepare and update tech packs, BOMs, and revision records.
• Monitor sample development progress and manage timelines and revisions.
• Collaborate with manufacturers to resolve technical challenges considering MOQ and cost implications.
• Support fabric consumption calculations and provide technical input for costing discussions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Maintain detailed development records and provide clear progress reporting.

Skills

Pattern Making

Garment Development

Fit & Grading

Project Management

Communication

English

Bahasa Indonesia

Tools

CLO 3D

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Executive recruitment company Monroe Consulting Group Indonesia is recruiting on behalf of a Reputable Fashion Company for the role of Senior Garment Technician & Pattern Making to be based in Bali, Indonesia Job Description :

Technical Development & Garment Construction

• Manage end-to-end sample development from initial sketches and concepts through final production-ready samples.
• Develop and review patterns with a strong understanding of garment construction, fit, drape, and functionality.
• Analyze fitting feedback and translate comments into clear technical adjustments and production solutions.
• Lead fitting sessions by evaluating measurements, identifying construction issues, and recommending improvements.
• Apply strong technical knowledge across various garment categories, including woven, jersey, activewear, knitwear, and intimate apparel.
• Understand fabric behavior, including stretch, recovery, shrinkage, finishing, stitch structure, and performance characteristics.
• Coordinate fabric testing processes, including shrinkage, stretch recovery, colorfastness, and durability testing to ensure production quality.

Pattern Making & Grading

• Create and modify digital patterns based on design concepts, technical requirements, and production needs.
• Apply knowledge of fit, ease, movement, and body proportions to achieve consistent garment performance.
• Review and improve grading accuracy across size ranges based on fitting feedback and production requirements.
• Optimize patterns to improve fit consistency, efficiency, and manufacturability.

Technical Documentation & Product Accuracy

• Prepare, maintain, and update technical documentation, including tech packs, specification sheets, bills of materials (BOM), fitting comments, and revision records.
• Ensure all technical information is accurate, complete, and clearly communicated to manufacturing partners.
• Communicate technical adjustments, corrections, and production requirements effectively with suppliers and factories.

Sample Development & Production Coordination

• Monitor sample development progress throughout all stages, ensuring timelines and revisions are properly managed.
• Collaborate with manufacturers to resolve technical challenges while considering production capabilities, minimum order quantities (MOQ), construction complexity, and cost implications.
• Support fabric consumption calculations and provide technical input for costing discussions.
• Prepare samples and technical materials for fittings, reviews, and production handover.

Leadership & Team Support

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior technical team members.
• Support continuous improvement of technical development processes and standards.
• Manage multiple development projects across different product categories while maintaining quality and timelines.
• Serve as a technical resource for design, product development, and production teams.

Tracking & Reporting

• Maintain detailed development records, including fitting photos, revision histories, sample progress, and technical updates.
• Ensure development trackers and documentation systems remain accurate and up to date.
• Provide clear progress reporting and communicate risks or delays proactively.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a technically skilled and highly organized professional with a passion for creating well-crafted, high-quality garments.

• Strong attention to detail with excellent understanding of garment fit, measurements, and construction.
• Advanced technical expertise in pattern making and garment development across multiple categories.
• Analytical approach to evaluating fit issues, grading, and product improvements.
• Strong process management skills with the ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communicator who can collaborate with designers, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.
• Quality-focused mindset with a strong commitment to product excellence and durability.
• Understanding and appreciation of sustainable product development practices and responsible manufacturing processes.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in garment technical development, pattern making, and product development.
• Advanced knowledge of garment construction, fitting processes, and manufacturing techniques.
• Strong expertise in pattern making across woven, jersey, knitwear, activewear, and intimate apparel categories.
• Deep understanding of grading principles, measurements, and size consistency improvement.
• Ability to independently create and manage technical packs and product specifications.
• Proficiency in CLO 3D, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop.
• Strong proficiency in Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of sustainable materials, responsible manufacturing processes, certifications, recycled fibers, and low-impact production methods.
• Strong understanding of garment costing, fabric consumption, and production feasibility.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior technical development team members.
• Strong communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia.