Garment Technician Coordinator in Perth

Overview

For over 25 years, Essense of Australia has led the way in bridal fashion as a dynamic, international bridal wholesaler and retailer with key offices in Lenexa, Kansas (U.

S.), Perth, Australia, and Zug, Switzerland.

Our reach extends across the globe, operating in the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, New Zealand, and beyond.

With nearly 1,000 stores carrying our exquisite designs, we are one of the most trusted and innovative brands in bridal fashion today.

At Essense, every gown we create is crafted with passion, and every partnership we forge is built on trust.

We are more than just a global bridal brand -we are an experience, woven into wedding celebrations around the world.

Building on decades of success in wholesale, Essense of Australia expanded its expertise in 2019 with the launch of True Society, a global bridal collective.

Today, True Society is one of the fastest-growing names in bridal retail, with a worldwide network of stores offering brides the ultimate wedding dress shopping experience.

With locations across the U.

S., Australia, and Europe, we help brides celebrate their personal style and discover the dress of their dreams.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Garment Technician Coordinator to join our Product Operations team.

Working closely with our Design Administration and Sampling teams, as well as our international factories, you’ll play an important role in ensuring the fit, construction and quality of our garments throughout the product lifecycle.

This is a full-time (on site), permanent position based at our Osborne Park office.

Responsibilities

• What You’ll Do
• Develop technical packages including specifications, fit comments, pattern correction sketches, grading rules and fabric and trim requirements.
• Conduct technical inspections of sample garments and communicate clear and detailed instructions to manufacturers and other stakeholders.
• Analyse style instructions and sampling comments to provide technical assessments of garment construction and fabrications.
• Regular travel to offshore factories to review samples of new collections.
• Provide technical knowledge and support during the garment lifecycle to ensure garment quality and consumer satisfaction.
• Monitor and maintain fit, construction, and workmanship standards and ensure consistency across all factories.
• Conduct Quality Control inspections of bulk garments and collate, analyse and report results to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• What You’ll Bring
• Experience working in a Garment Technician, Quality Assurance or Product Development role within the garment, apparel or textile industry.
• Tertiary qualifications in fashion, design, patternmaking or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Knowledge of garment construction, sewing, pattern making and grading with the ability to create and amend garment specifications.
• An understanding of garment sampling and production processes, with CAD pattern making highly regarded.
• Analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Competency in Adobe Creative Suite and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to be part of a global leader in bridal fashion, working with teams and suppliers around the world.
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your professional growth.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free on-site parking, end-of-trip facilities and fresh fruit.
• Generous wedding and bridesmaid dress discounts, increasing with length of service up to 100%.
• Employee referral bonus program.
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