TECHNICAL DESIGNER
LUXURY DESIGN HOUSE | REDFERN
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This brand is the epitome of Australian Luxury. With a global presence in high-end, contemporary womenswear design, this label is a major player on every it-girls list. The brand is instantly recognisable and holds an unbeatable reputation. Internally, the company is going from strength to strength and is continuing to see growth in all the right directions, it truely is a key time to join them. A career here means joining the forefront of Australian fashion that’s celebrated across global runways, leading boutiques and adding one of Australia’s most directional and coveted womenswear labels to your repertoire.
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FOUNDER LED: Work for a founder-led brand where you will be incredibly close to the vision, creativity and purpose of the brand and entire operation. MENTORSHIP EXPOSURE: From collaboration with the CEO and founder to atelier staff, working in this intimate team will give you exposure to mentorship and close working relationships with all departments INTERNATIONAL STANDING: A brand that is adored for it's luxury standards and renowned tailoring, you'll add a globally recognised brand to your resume (whilst also finessing your ability to operate at a true luxury standard, no matter what department you're joining).
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• 6+ years’ experience in womenswear technical design within a premium or luxury environment
• Advanced expertise in fit, pattern making, grading, and garment construction across multiple categories
• Strong fabric and textile knowledge, including testing, performance, and quality assurance
• Proven experience leading and mentoring technical teams
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to make clear technical decisions
• Experience working with offshore manufacturers and global supply chains
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Highly detail-oriented with uncompromising quality standards
• Calm, solutions-focused, and decisive under pressure
• Commercially aware while protecting design integrity
• A confident leader who elevates team capability and performance
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple timelines and priorities
MANAGING CONSULTANT
Leah Pagan, Principal Recruitment Consultant
Contact:
Leah@reliergroup.com
THE ROLE
The Senior Technical Designer is responsible for leading the technical execution of all collections, ensuring garments meet the brands standards of fit, construction, quality, and consistency. This role works in close partnership with Design, Product Development, and Production to translate creative vision into technically sound, production-ready product, while mentoring the technical team and driving continuous improvement across processes, fit standards, and suppliers.
• Lead and oversee technical design across all assigned categories, ensuring consistency of fit, construction, and brand standards
• Own the creation, accuracy, and approval of tech packs, garment specifications, grading rules, and fit comments
• Define, maintain, and approve fit standards across collections and size ranges
• Lead and conduct fit sessions, providing clear, solution-focused direction and approving final fit prior to production
• Review patterns, construction methods, stitching, trims, and finishes to proactively identify and resolve risks
• Partner closely with Design to ensure design intent is maintained through development, fit, and production
• Work alongside Product Development and Production to align timelines, technical feasibility, and costing considerations
• Manage technical communication with offshore factories, vendors, and agents, ensuring clarity and follow-through
• Approve grading and size sets to ensure fit consistency across all sizes
• Oversee QC of PPS, TOP, and bulk samples to ensure alignment to approved standards
• Anticipate and resolve construction or quality issues that could impact bulk production
• Mentor and manage Garment Technicians, and Pattern Makers as required
• Drive continuous improvement across technical processes, fit accuracy, and supplier performance