Senior Garment Technician

FOREVER US

Forever New is Australia's fastest growing fashion clothing and accessories brand. With more than 300 stores and a vast online presence across the globe, we have developed a strong community of fashion-lovers, designers, innovators, experts and creatives who have taken us from Melbourne to the world. We’re a passionate group of individuals with a love for fashion and style – committed to doing whatever it takes to put a smile on her face. We make fashion for the modern woman on the move, and like her, we want to be ready for anything.

THE PERKS WE OFFER YOU

At Forever New, our people and customers are the heart and soul of everything we do. As our retail footprint rapidly expands across the globe, we embrace diversity and inclusion in all forms. We believe in hiring based on capability and performance, fostering an environment where everyone has the opportunity to shine. As a valued member of the Forever New family, you'll not only enjoy a wide range of exciting rewards and benefits, but also be part of a team that genuinely appreciates your talent and dedication.

Discover the perks of joining us:

• Benefit from a generous 40% employee discount, including periodic discounts for your family and friends.
• Coffee lover? Indulge in daily subsidized coffee and lunch at the café downstairs.
• Enjoy the flexibility of loyalty and birthday leave to celebrate special moments in your life.
• Receive recruitment referral incentives for bringing talented individuals to join our exceptional team.
• Take advantage of our wellbeing and environmental incentives, promoting your overall wellness and contributing to a sustainable future.
• Engage in continuous learning and development programs to enhance your skills and foster personal and professional growth.
• Be recognized for your outstanding contributions through our recognition program and service awards.
• Enjoy the convenience of subsidized car parking, ensuring a stress-free commute.
• Thrive in our vibrant head office located in Cremorne, an area renowned for its energy and creativity.
• Gain exposure to a global business operating across 5 continents, expanding your horizons and providing diverse experiences.

YOUR DREAM OPPORTUNITY

As our Senior Garment Technician, you will spearhead the quality and fit process across Apparel and ensure it is kept in line with the brands standards through all stages of development and bulk production. Leveraging your expertise as a Garment Technician, you will ensure that our designs retain their integrity while seamlessly transitioning into bulk production.

Get excited to:

• Drive effective and efficient process for accurate on-time sample development
• Work in partnership with buying to ensure that samples are right-first-time and aligned with brand commercial requirements
• Deliver innovation on garment manufacturing methods and construction techniques by liaising with suppliers and factories
• Conduct a risk assessment on products within own product team and highlight/resolve potential risks
• Work in partnership with suppliers to develop a thorough understanding of the key garment supply base capability—share knowledge
• Provide clear and direct technical instructions to offshore offices within the required timeline
• Communicate effectively to internal stakeholders; show commercial acumen when advising; offer the problem and the solution
• Carry out full preparation for fit sessions: assess the sample to review garment construction e.g. tension, fabric type and garment
• Fit garments with Designer/Buyer to ensure samples are to agreed specifications as per ‘Design Brief’ and agreed delivery dates can be maintained
• Assess workload projection for the following weeks using production schedule and critical path
• Advise and troubleshoot testing issues for product area in an effort to minimise risk and streamline decision making

And so much more! 

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU OFFER US

• Previous experience (5+ years’) as a Quality Assurance Officer or Garment Technician in the fashion or related industry
• Work experience in managing & leading a team of QA Officers is favourable
• Experience of working in a major clothing retailer or manufacturer
• Demonstrable experience of the clothing sector and understanding of the sector culture and dynamics
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook and Word)
• Computer literacy in QA related software
• An advanced understanding and practical application of garment construction, pattern making and grading
• An advanced understanding and practical application of critical path elements
• Full understanding of quality standards and legal labelling requirements for FN
• Full industry understanding of product being fit for purpose

Whether we’re designing our latest fashion collection, learning, laughing, and collaborating as a team or providing expert styling advice to our loyal customers, these are a few of the values engrained in our DNA:

• Think Customer
• Respect for all
• Keep it Simple
• Take Responsibility
• Act with Pace

Join Forever New and become part of a community that values your uniqueness and offers exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth. Apply now and let your talents shine in an environment that celebrates diversity and fosters success!