Production Assistant & Garment Technician | taylor

Frame Consulting Ltd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern central office

Premium fabrics exposure

Learning & development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Frame Consulting Ltd in Auckland is seeking a hands-on professional to support end-to-end production and garment development for local and offshore manufacturing. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will collaborate with design, production and suppliers to ensure high-quality collections are delivered on time.

This role offers exposure to premium fabrics and garment construction, with growth and development opportunities within a respected New Zealand brand.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in fashion production, garment technology, or product development.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, fabrics, and apparel production.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple timelines.
• High attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate local and offshore production
• Communicate with suppliers to monitor timelines
• Participate in garment fittings and provide feedback
• Create technical drawings and spec sheets
• Review lab dips, fit samples, pre-production samples, and shipping samples
• Coordinate inbound shipments and stock processing

Skills

Fashion production

Garment construction

Product development

Excel

Adobe

Communication

Tools

Excel

Adobe

Job description

US$0.00

A varied role across sampling, production and technical development

Opportunity for growth & career development

Central Auckland head office

Renowned NZ designer taylor is celebrated for its distinctive aesthetic, beautiful craftsmanship, and commitment to quality. Known for creating unique and unexpected silhouettes, the brand works with luxurious natural fibres including silks, cashmere, and wools, develops its own exclusive prints, and produces collections both locally and offshore. With a strong design identity and a loyal customer following, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business passionate about creating high-quality, design-led collections.

Reporting to the Production Manager, this is a varied and hands‑on role supporting the end‑to‑end production and garment development process across both local and offshore manufacturing. You will work closely with design, production, and suppliers to ensure collections are developed and delivered to the highest standards. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical knowledge who enjoys working across both product and production.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of local and offshore production
• Communicate regularly with suppliers and factories to monitor production timelines and critical paths
• Participate in garment fittings and provide fit comments and technical feedback
• Create technical drawings and spec sheets for sampling and production
• Review and provide feedback on lab dips, fit samples, pre‑production samples, and shipping samples
• Coordinate inbound shipments and support stock processing activities

What This Role Offers

• The opportunity to work with a highly respected New Zealand fashion brand
• A beautiful, modern office space in central Auckland
• Exposure to premium fabrics, garment construction, and high‑quality production processes
• A varied role offering excellent learning and development opportunities
• The chance to work alongside a passionate and experienced team

What You'll Need to Succeed

• 2+ years’ experience in fashion production, garment technology, product development, or a related role
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, fabrics, and the apparel production process
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple timelines simultaneously
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem‑solving
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with both internal teams and external suppliers
• Proficiency in Excel and Adobe
• A genuine passion for beautiful fashion, quality craftsmanship, and product development

If you are passionate about designer fashion and are looking for a role that offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to work with a highly respected New Zealand brand, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now by emailing your CV and Cover Letter to [e-mail]