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:
The Primary Objective of the Garment Technician is to 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 to ensure that garments meet the quality and construction standards required by the business

Key duties and 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
• 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 regal 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:

• Experienced GT with construction knowledge  who 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 timelines
• Work with an environment with conflicting priorities and adapt working style to meet changing needsAbility to work in a team environment and manage internal and external relationships

The perks we offer you:

• Pet friendly workspace - yes, you can bring your dog to work!
• Generous discounts for you and your family across Brand Collective's stable of brands! That’s 50% off Reebok, Superdry, Hush Puppies, Clarks, Elka Collective and many more
• Invitations to epic sample sales
• Paid parental leave, volunteer leave, purchased leave program (ability to purchase an additional two weeks of leave per year, based on eligibility)
• Novated Leasing
• Reward and recognition program as well as generous service awards
• Recruitment referral incentives for permanent positions
• Learning and development – we want you to grow and get the most out of your role!
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to Mental Health Professionals for when times are tough

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 with your current CV and Cover Letter. For bonus points, tell us why this role excites you in an optional video cover letter.

Brand Collective is officially recognised as a Great Place to Work!