Apparel Designer/ Garment Technician

About the Role:

We have a rare opportunity for an Apparel Designer/ Garment Technician to manage our clients design and product requirements. This role has a large emphasis on collaboration with internal stakeholders across AUS and NZ.

Responsibilities:

Work closely with the sales team to understand customer specific product requirements

Developing product that aligns with category sourcing strategy

Source and include buy-ins to fill gaps where it may be impractical to develop and stock

Work with the AU team to leverage off their catalogue and designs where applicable

Work with key stakeholder in the development of NZ specific product

Managing the front to end product development cycle

Work closely with sourcing on manufacturing locations where products are to be developed

Engage and develop products with the relevant vendors based on sourcing locations

Communicate considered product development timelines and ensure adherence to these

Work with the Technical Manager to ensure that all NPD meets quality and regulatory requirements.

Work with the Marketing Manager and Technical Manger to ensure all labelling and packaging meets regulatory requirements and brand guidelines.

Follow product development specification standard and formats

Maintain and ensure the latest up to date specification

About You:

You will possess a successful background in Design/product development coupled with superior interpersonal skills. Additionally, you will present and articulate the vision of the design concepts to senior management from varying departments and take them on a journey. Strong knowledge in garment construction, textiles and manufacturing coupled with a creative flair and the ability to think outside of the box will see you excel in this opportunity. A Degree or tertiary qualification in a design related field such as Textiles, Fashion or Patternmaking is essential.

You will be rewarded with a range of employee benefits including; exposure to innovative brands, career progression, a competitive salary, a wide range of employee discounts and a safe, fun and supportive working environment.

Our confidentiality is guaranteed!

Register with us today and apply online!! www.apparelhr.com

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For more information about this great opportunity,

Please contact Julie Malone on

09 368 1300 / 021 1560 111

Or email fashion@apparelhr.co.nz to find out more!!

Position:                     Dress Makers: 10 positions available

Location:                   Auckland

Our client is a high-end Bridal Atelier with a new, state of the art workroom located in central Parnell. They are looking for experienced Dress Makers to join their team. The successful candidates must be familiar with all aspects of garment construction and machining to a high standard.  

 Key Responsibilities:

•             Full garment construction.

•             Required volume of garments in a timely manner to the required standard.

•             Plain sewing.

•             Overlocking.

 Skills, Experience and Attributes Required:

•             Proven garment construction and machining skills to a very high standard.

•             Experience in working with fine fabrics, lace and trimmings would be           adventageous.     

If you are adept in fine sewing and are a reliable team player looking for a new opportunity to display your skills, send us your CV now!

Our confidentiality is guaranteed!

Register with us today and apply online!! www.apparelhr.com

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For more information about this great opportunity,

Please contact Julie Malone on

09 368 1300 / 021 1560 111

Or email fashion@apparelhr.co.nz to find out more!

We are on the look out for  experienced Outwork Machinists.

About the business 

Our client is a high-end bridal manufacturer with a new, state of the art workroom located in central Parnell. They are looking for experienced Dress Makers, Sample Machinist or CMT operators (for Outwork) to join their team.There is  even Outwork options for Machinist and Dressmakers to work from home once trained.

The successful candidates must be familiar with all aspects of garment construction and machining to a high standard.   

About the role 

Main Objectives of the Machinist/Dressmaking/Sample Machinist Positions:  

• Helping out with various tasks in the field of garment construction as per instructions from the Production Director.

• Effectively time keeping on a job by job basis to enable job costing and budgeting.

• Alert the Production Co-ordinator with any concerns or issues in a timely manner. This may relate to stock of base materials, machinery, or anything else to do with the working environment.

• Production of new garments, sampling, alterations on existing garments and alterations on vintage garments.

• CMT's must be able to deliver consistent  quantities of work throughout the year to a high standard.

• Work from home option.

• Free Health insurance after 1 year of service for Inhouse and Outworkers.

• Free breakfast on working days.

• Gorgeous work environment.

• Proven garment construction and machining skills to a very high standard.

• Experience in working with fine fabrics, lace and trimmings would be advantageous but not essential. 

Benefits and Perks 

Work from home option.

Free Health insurance after 1 year of service for Inhouse and Outworkers.

Free breakfast on working days.

Gorgeous work environment.

Skills and Experience 

Proven garment construction and machining skills to a very high standard.

Experience in working with fine fabrics, lace and trimmings would be advantageous but not essential. 

Valid NZ Work Visa required.    

                                                   Our confidentiality is guaranteed!

Register with us today and apply online!! www.apparelhr.com

Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/apparelhr

For more information about this great opportunity,

Please contact Julie Malone on

09 368 1300 / 021 1560 111

Or email fashion@apparelhr.co.nz to find out more!

TITLE OF POSITION:                               Cutting Support

LOCATION:                                               Auckland

REPORTING TO:                                      Cutting Support Team Leader

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Cutting Support position is based in the Auckland workroom completing tasks outlined by the Cutting Support Team Leader.

MAIN OBJECTIVES OF POSITION

• Quality Control of all fabric and trim items
• Checking the width, length, marks, flaws on fabric and scale of embroidery
• Grading the fabric and rerolling fabric
• Completing each trim bag by adding trims and haberdashery where necessary
• Putting completed fabrics and trims into bulk storage area
• Complete Goods Received paperwork for ticketing process.
• Assisting with replenishment of fabrics to Cutters and putting away fabrics back into bulk storage when Cutters have completed cutting styles when required
• Fabric stock takes in accordance with the Fabric Team’s schedule
• Keeping daily timesheet
• Alerting Supervisor of fabric issues
• Ensuring that the cutting area is keep clean & tidy at all times 

RELATIONSHIPS

• Directly reports to Production Director
• Functional relationship with the Cutters and Cutting Support Team

Our confidentiality is guaranteed!

Register with us today and apply online!! www.apparelhr.com

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For more information about this great opportunity,

Please contact Julie Malone on

09 368 1300 / 021 1560 111

Or email fashion@apparelhr.co.nz to find out more!!

Position                Fashion Cutter

Location:              Auckland

Located in Parnell, our client is a high-end bridal store looking for an experienced Cutter. The successful candidate must be familiar with all aspects of hand and machine cutting.

Role summary:

To assist the design and production team with cutting and other general duties where assistance is required.  Ensure a high standard of accuracy is maintained, specifications are followed for cutting samples for pattern makers in the design team.

Responsibilities:

Main Objectives of Position

• Cutting production garments.
• Effectively time keeping on a job by job basis to enable job costing and budgeting.
• Cutting of production or new samples in conjunction with the Production Director.
• Alert the Production Director with any concerns or issues in a timely manner. This may relate to stock of base materials, machinery, or anything else to do with the working environment.

Relationships

• Directly reports to the Production Director.

Administration

• Ensure all administration tasks, e.g. timekeeping, etc., are completed in a timely manner and meet professional standards.

General

• From time to time you may be expected to carry out reasonable requests regarding responsibilities outside of this position description. 

Health & Safety

• An understanding and commitment to practice health and safety work standards and procedures.

Key attributes:

• Previous experience as a sample cutter.
• Formal qualification in pattern making, garment technology and fabrics.
• Extremely focused.
• Perfectionist with attention to detail.
• Great communication skills, ability to work quickly and be focused.
• Experience in production techniques.
• Computer skills an asset.
• Organizational skills and time management abilities.
• Hard working professional person who thrives in a busy environment.
• Friendly, positive attitude and sense of humour.

Our confidentiality is guaranteed!

Register with us today and apply online!! www.apparelhr.com

Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/apparelhr

For more information about this great opportunity,

Please contact Julie Malone on

09 368 1300 / 021 1560 111

Or email fashion@apparelhr.co.nz to find out more!