GARMENT TECHNICIAN | PRODUCT DEVELOPER | ADELAIDE
Lead with Style: Senior Garment Technician and Product Developer (Womenswear)
Are you ready to take your garment tech career to the next level with a brand that lives and breathes effortless style, warm coastal energy, and feminine confidence? Our client—a beloved Australian resort wear label known for its hand-crafted prints, relaxed silhouettes, and sun-drenched sensibility—is seeking a Senior Garment Technician and Product Developer to lead their technical department and help shape the quality, fit and development of every dreamy piece that lands in boutiques and wardrobes across the globe.
This is your opportunity to merge your technical finesse with creativity and craftsmanship, all while working in a collaborative team that truly values innovation, individuality, and heart.
About the Role
In this hybrid leadership role, you’ll wear two equally stylish hats: Senior Garment Technician and Apparel Product Developer. You’ll be the technical lead overseeing the full product lifecycle—from concept through to production—bringing together aesthetic vision and construction excellence. Your mission? To ensure every collection is not only beautiful but also wearable, well-made, and aligned with the brand’s signature fit.
You’ll work cross-functionally with the Design, Merchandising, and Production teams, and will be the go-to for all things technical, fit, and quality control.
Why You’ll Love It
Join a fashion-forward label with a cult following and global reach
Be part of a passionate, down-to-earth team with a love for beautiful things
Enjoy the balance of technical leadership and creative input
Hybrid working opportunity in a supportive, inclusive workplace
Exposure to international suppliers, unique fabrics, and artisanal processes
Help bing to life collections that celebrate freedom, femininity, and authenticity
If you’re passionate about beautiful garments, know your way around a spec sheet like the back of your hand, and want to make your mark in the resortwear space—we’d love to hear from you.
If you're interested in hearing more about this position please send your CV to jade@whointhezoo.com.au to organise a confidential chat.
Hiring Consultant: Jade
Job Code: 1003630
Please note only those applicants who fit the brief will be contacted in relation to their application.
RESPONSIBILITIES +
- Lead fit sessions and provide expert garment construction advice
- Develop and maintain tech packs, size specs, and graded measurements
- Own the critical path for sampling and production timelines
- Approve lab dips, strike-offs, fabrics, trims, and care labels
- Oversee all QC processes and final inspections
- Communicate fit and technical comments directly to offshore suppliers
- Mentor junior team members and uphold gold-standard processes across the department
- Collaborate on seasonal range planning, material sourcing, and design execution
- Drive continuous improvement in fit, fabrications, and product innovation
REQUIREMENTS +
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a similar technical or product development role within fashion
- A tertiary qualification in Fashion, Patternmaking or equivalent
- Deep knowledge of garment construction and textiles
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office
- Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills
- An organised, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset
- A passion for working in a fast-paced, creative, and collaborative environment