A Network of Opportunity

About Brand Collective:
Brand Collective is one of Australia's most prominent apparel, footwear & sport groups, operating our omnichannel offer across 300+ stores with over 3,000 team members, a comprehensive online business and an extensive wholesale network. Our portfolio ranges from iconic heritage to timeless contemporary, from street culture to considered craftsmanship, and from private label to international luxury fashion brands. We bring brands to life!  

The opportunity:
We are on the lookout for a Garment Technician to join our Designworks team, reporting to the Garment Technician Lead and based in our Richmond Support Centre. The role will provide clear instructions on design and technical garment construction to Vendors to ensure high quality and well-constructed garments. Working alongside Design and Production teams, you will ensure that garments meet the quality and construction standards required by the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creation and update of specifications for all stages of the sampling process.
• Ensure detail in specification is accurate and complete (sketches, photos, style, fabric, trims).
• Ensure communication with Vendor is detailed and clear to ensure accurate sampling.
• Ensure specifications are produced in a timely manner through ensuring data integrity.
• Conduct all fit meetings for category and decisions agreed to in consultation with Designer.
• Ensure samples are received and dispatched according to timeline and agreed quality standards.
• Ensure fit and quality meet retailer’s requirements across all product types.
• Ensure all measurements, fits and grading is accurate.
• Address quality issues and ensure action steps are implemented with the QA team (as required) to solve the issues.
• Ensure accuracy of received samples (fit, trims, labels).
• Measure and fit samples ready for range release and bulk production.
• Ensure all pertinent safety and legal requirements are executed within high risk product categories.
• Ensure approvals, all technical information and specifications are completed accurately and in accordance with timeline expectations.
• Work with adapted systems and processes to ensure visibility for all staff.
• Problem resolution to improve process and quality of garments for customer satisfaction.
• Ensure any product and quality issues with suppliers/retailers are resolved in a timely manner. 
  
  

The skills and experience you offer us:

• Experience within a similar Garment Technician position, ideally with construction knowledge and has worked with Design teams.
• Understanding of Apparel quality.
• Pattern Making experience.
• Grading Knowledge.
• Fit Execution.
• Clear Verbal and written communication.
• Effective Time management with the ability to meet timeline.
• Work with an environment with conflicting priorities and adapt working style to meet changing needs.
• Ability to work in a team environment and manage internal and external relationships.
  
  

Just some of the perks we offer you 

• Generous discounts for you and your family across Brand Collective's stable of brands! That’s 50% off brands such as Reebok, Superdry, Clarks, Review, Hush Puppies, Elka Collective, Black Pepper and many more 
  
  
• RECENTLY LAUNCHED - additional discounts across our parent company, LK Group, including Daniel's Donuts, Hommey, LK Group Hospitality, Snooze, and many more!

• Pet friendly workspace - yes, you can bring your dog to work! 

• Invitations to epic sample sales 

• Paid parental leave, volunteer leave, purchased leave program  

• Novated Leasing 

• Generous service awards 

• Employee Assistance Program with free access to Mental Health Professionals 
• and more!

Apply today to bring brands to life 

At Brand Collective our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We value diversity and inclusion in all forms, thus hire based on capability and performance. If you feel like your skills align with the role and company culture, apply today with your current resume and optional Cover Letter.  

Please note: at this time, Brand Collective are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role, and will not be liable for any unsolicited candidate profiles or associated fees. We encourage applicants to apply directly to this posting if they would like to be considered for this opportunity. The advertising of this role may close earlier than the listed date, and we encourage applicants to apply early.