TECHNICAL DESIGNER

LUXURY DESIGN HOUSE | REDFERN

• Brand Story

  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.

• Our Favourite Things About Working for this Client

  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).

• You’re a fit if you…

  • Have technical design experience with premium or luxury brands

  • Bring tailoring and draping experience

  • Advanced Adobe Suite skillset

  • Strong quality & technical background and sound understanding of garment construction and grading

  • Strong fitting and problem-solving skills

  • 3 years minimum experience in a technical role is essential

  • Are available to work on-site in a full time capacity

  • Pattern maker knowledge is essential to the success of your application

MANAGING CONSULTANT

Leah Pagan, Principal Recruitment Consultant
Contact:
Leah@reliergroup.com

THE ROLE

The primary function of this role is to support the Head Designer to manage and to oversee all aspects of technical design to ensure accuracy of product measurements, quality, construction, and fit.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Oversee all aspects of technical design for every collection , including the creation of Tech Pack for every style,  develop a fit comment document for all garment components, including fit, fabric, construction, stitch, and trims.

• Working closely with the Design & Production team to transition from initial concepts through to final sample

• Measure garments accurately to identify any fit issues and execute fit comments 

• Creating Garment spec sheets & applying the grading rules

• Measuring garments & commenting on manufacturing finishes for all sampling

• Solving construction problems throughout the sample stage

• Liaising daily with suppliers, in regards to re -fits, fabrics, finishes & grading

• Conducting QC of PP samples and Bulk TOP samples.

• Develop professional relationships with other team members and external vendor to ensure optimal communication, efficiency and productivity , as well as positive results in the overall development and the SMS and fit approval phase

• Communicate and collaborate with the Design Lead, Product Development Manager, & Production