As an international leader in bridal fashion, Essense of Australia has been making bridal dreams come true for more than 20 years. With offices in Lenexa, Kansas; Perth, Australia; and Zug, Switzerland, our designs are sold in nearly 1,000 retail stores across the globe, including our network of company-owned and franchise stores, True Society. Located in Australia, the US and Europe, True Society is a collective of premier bridal shops that exclusively offers our designs and delivers the ultimate wedding dress shopping experience to brides of all styles, shapes, and sizes. Together, we are a dynamic and rapidly growing company focused on innovation, excellence, drive, and collaboration.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Garment Technician to work within our Product Operations department. This position requires a highly organised and motivated individual capable of delivering accurate garment fit, fabric and quality assessments. Liaising with our Design Administration and Sampling Departments, as well as international factories, the successful applicant will have an excellent technical understanding of garment construction and patternmaking, a good eye for detail, outstanding written and verbal communication skills and display a proactive approach to effective process and timeline management.

What We Expect:  

• Develop technical packages including specifications, fit comments, pattern correction sketches, grading rules and fabric and trim requirements.
• Conduct technical inspections of sample garments and communicate clear and detailed instructions to manufacturers and other stakeholders.
• Analyse style instructions and sampling comments to provide judgements on technical construction and fabrication of garments.
• Regular travel to offshore factories for reviewing samples of new collections.

• Provide technical knowledge and support during the garment life cycle to ensure garment quality and consumer satisfaction.

• Monitor and maintain fit, construction, and workmanship standards and ensure consistency across all factories.
• Conduct Quality Control inspections of bulk garments and collate, analyse and report results to stakeholders.
• Ensure company compliance with various garment labelling and other importation requirements in stockist countries.

What We Are Looking For:  

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and always strives to be best in class. We are seeking someone with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership who strives to get the job done right the first time. They will relish the challenge of having multiple projects on the go, know how to manage priorities, shine under pressure and support others to do the same. Our culture thrives on creative energy and collaboration, and, above all, we’re looking for a team player with a sense of fun.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in Garment Tech, Quality Assurance or Product Development specifically in the garment / apparel / textile industry
• Formal tertiary qualifications in fashion, design, patternmaking or related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
• Ability to make balanced decisions based on technical data, garment and fabrication knowledge and sound judgement
• Demonstrated understanding of garment construction, including sewing, pattern making and grading with the ability to create and amend garment specs to achieve the “perfect fit”
• CAD pattern making experience is highly desired
• Ability to drive quality craftsmanship through clear and detailed communication with offshore manufacturers and suppliers
• Demonstrated understanding of the garment sampling and production process
• Experience working with a product lifecycle management system
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively via email and video conference with international manufacturers, suppliers and company offices
• Ability to work with focus and maintain a disciplined approach to working within company timelines
• Excellent analytical, numerical skills, attention to detail
• High level computer skills, competent in Adobe Creative Suite and proficient in Microsoft Office
• Be procedure and process orientated with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated with ability to thrive in a fast paced, high growth environment 

What We Offer

We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our fast-growing global team! In return for your skills, we offer you the opportunity to join an international industry leader and be part of a creative and collaborative culture that empowers its people, promotes teamwork and embraces sustainability. We recognise and reward excellence, innovation, and loyalty. Our goal is to offer an inspirational and modern workplace that allows for talent individuals to thrive.