The Opportunity
As Product Technician, you will be responsible for creating and providing design brief pack to the vendor and ensuring quality standards are met throughout the process. You will provide sound technical advice to product developers and designers in understanding how the desired style and fit can be achieved.
Note: This is a 12 month fixed term parental leave contract.
What does the role involve?
- Provide technical advice and support to the team around styling and fitting requirements
- Create and maintain accurate technical packs in PLM system as required for all styles
- Establish and maintain appropriate construction standards across all categories with all suppliers that aligns with Brands quality expectations
- Pre-measure, QC check, steam and hang all samples prior to fitting session. Note any variances and any workmanship/construction issues and communicate clearly during fitting session
- Ensure all fit comments and construction changes are accurately captured and loaded into the PLM system after each fitting session.
- Actively troubleshoot with stakeholders when technical issues may arise, presenting options and solution aligned to the brand/Group objectives.
- Ensure vendors have all necessary information to commence production.
Who are we looking for?
- Bachelor of Fashion/Textiles or equivalent tertiary design qualification
- Experience in a similar role
- Understanding of garment grading and sizing
- Understanding of patternmaking
- Attention to detail in both workmanship and overall quality of a garment
Why work for us?
- A competitive remuneration package, including incentives
- Generous discounts for you across our brands including Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO
- Seasonal clothing allowance across the Country Road Group portfolio of brands
- Excellent career opportunities given upcoming change/transformation projects
- A genuine, open and high performing culture
- Opportunity to become involved in our Corporate Social Responsibility program, by supporting our community partnerships
About us?
The Country Road Group is one of Australasia’s largest fashion retail groups comprising of iconic brands such as Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO. Our Values include being Customer Obsessed, Collaborative, Inspirational, Responsible and Dedicated to Quality. We are looking for highly motivated and passionate individuals to be part of the Group’s evolution and support each brand to realise their full potential.
Country Road Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
Country Road Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
Country Road Group prefers to manage all sourcing directly, please submit your applications to this role if you are interested. Please note introductions via agency will not be accepted.