At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop product specs, ensure quality, and collaborate with designers and developers.
- Company: Join Myer Group, a leader in fashion and lifestyle across Australia and New Zealand.
- Benefits: Enjoy team discounts, learning opportunities, and lifestyle perks like gym memberships.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid work model and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a high-performing team shaping the future of fashion at Myer.
- Qualifications: 2+ years as a Garment Technologist, experience in womenswear preferred.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Myer Group brings together the iconic brands that define fashion, beauty and lifestyle across Australia and New Zealand. From our Myer Department stores to our fashion brands Just Jeans, Dotti, Portmans, Jacqui E, Jay Jays, sass and bide, Marcs and David Lawrence — each bring its own legacy, united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our customers.
MYER has a number of exciting opportunities for experienced Garment Technologists to join our Product Team! Known as a Technologist internally within our business, you will provide technical advice and expertise in areas of trend, quality, fit, sourcing and compliance. You will work collaboratively with Product Developers, Designers and relevant stakeholders to optimise product quality, production processes and financial returns to the business. Be part of a high-performing Product team driving the growth of Myer Exclusive Brands. Exciting opportunities across Intimate Apparel/Sleepwear and Women's Apparel. Flexible hybrid working model with a blend of office and work-from-home flexibility.
About the Role:
- Develop and maintain detailed product specifications for Agents/Suppliers with clear instruction relating to fit/size, workmanship, quality and construction details.
- Ensure all approved apparel products meet legal, safety, and company standard requirements, by making commercial judgments in relation to products.
- Update and maintain detailed technical and performance standards for key stakeholders.
- Organise and conduct effective fit sessions to provide technical advice and corrections to fit, design and construction to all stakeholders, and deliver a 3 day turnaround from sample received date.
- Manage product quality, as per Brand DNA through store audits, customer feedback and benchmarking industry standards.
- Mentor, educate & share knowledge & learnings with buying teams and QA team.
About You:
- 2 years+ experience in a Garment Technologist role within a wholesale or retail environment - experience in Womenswear and Intimates/Sleepwear highly regarded.
- Demonstrated experience in woven/cut & sewn and fully fashioned knitwear product types.
- Tertiary qualification in garment manufacture and or patternmaking.
- Proficiency in Excel, formulas and spreadsheets.
- Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise and multitask.
- Sound understanding of body shape, grade and proportions and a detailed eye for balance, styling, and quality.
- Ability to build and maintain positive, productive relationships with multiple stakeholders and work cross-functionally.
- A confident, enthusiastic, self-motivated team player.
Benefits to you:
- We're committed to providing a positive and supportive environment, where our team members are empowered to reach their full potential.
- Team member discounts: Generous discounts in-store and online.
- Learning and development: Capability development workshops, succession planning, and internal career opportunities across Myer Group brands.
- Lifestyle benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), volunteer leave, discounted health insurance, gym memberships and novated leasing for eligible employees.
Your future starts here — help shape what’s next at Myer Group!
Garment Technologist in Melbourne employer: MYER
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