Location:                               Auckland

Reporting to:                         Senior Designer

Our client is a highly successful, NZ-owned apparel business. They are looking for a full-time Graphic Designer to join their busy and dynamic team.

The Role:

This position involves being responsible for the creation of original artwork for garments, fabric print repeats, label design, embroideries, and logo design as required, ensuring the well loved design aesthetic of the company.

Key Accountabilities:

• Design and/or recreate artwork for fabrics, logo prints, embroideries or other aspects of designs for customers’ consideration.

• Work with Designers on special visual projects relating to trends, colour, styling, and specific customer presentations.

• Regular research into trends, fashion, and forecasts using tools including but not limited to internet, magazines, fashion forecast documentation and store visits to facilitate the preparation of selling documentation appropriate to individual customers and local shopping.

• Design and illustrate labels and swing tickets as required by the Design team.

• Produce new colour ways for fabric, prints and embroideries.

• Create original artwork for allover and placement prints. It is imperative that the artwork is original.

• Assistance as required by the Design team in preparation of their storyboards including scanning of garment and fabric images.

• Any additional art-related tasks as required.

• Assisting the team with the preparation of artworks for production.

• The ability and knowledge to use Illustrator, Photoshop or Micrographics.

• (Preferably) a qualification in art and design.

• Freehand drawing experience.

• Spec drawing experience.

• Work experience in clothing/fashion  industry

•  Complete Tasks – Is able to complete the required activities within the agreed timeframes.

• Develop Strategies – Has an ability to create an inspiring vision when developing artwork

• Develop Expertise – Continues to learn and keep abreast of the changes in both fashion trends and information technology. Is seen as the key contact for artistic knowledge within the business.

• Organise Resources – Is able to effectively manage own time and the resources provided to produce the required outputs for the role.

• Convince People – Is able to persuade and negotiate with others when presenting information in a manner that is appropriate to the situation

• Generate Ideas – Has an ability to generate new ideas and keep up with trends/fashion.

• Articulate Information – Is able to present and explain ideas to internal and external customers

• Cope with Pressure – Remains calm under pressure and does not take issues personally when frustration occurs. Has an ability to work through the frustration.

The ideal candidate will possess:

 They will be able to:

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 apparel@apparelhr.co.nz to find out more!

Our client was voted Best Drycleaner in Auckland by Metro Magazine. They are recommended by New Zealand's leading fashion designers and have an unrivalled reputation for outstanding quality and service.
 
They employ leading edge technology and have 35 employees operating in a world class production environment. This is a significant career opportunity with a progressive organisation reporting to the Plant Manager. Full training will be provided to the successful candidate.
This is an excellent career opportunity with a market leader offering full training and significant scope for advancement.
 

Key Objectives: To learn and perform all production roles to the required standard.

Job descriptions relating to the various roles will be provided prior to commencing training in each of the roles below:

• Tagging/Mark-in
• Shirt Laundry – Robotic Machine Operator
• Laundry Co-ordinator
• Wedding Gown – preparation, cleaning and spotting
• Drycleaning coordinator
• Spotter – delicates
• Spotter – lights
• Spotter - darks
• Garment prioritising and initial quality control
• Pressing
• Final Quality Control

Skills, Experience and Attributes Required:

• Must be physically fit.
• Fluent in English.
• Excellent customer service skills. 
• Very well presented.

Position:                       Branding Coordinator

Location:                      Auckland 

Manage the company external Branding application processes to meet on time deliveries, and ensure branding meets with the Customer specs.

Responsibility:

Arrange the setup of all screen printing and embroidery logos for approval.

Ensure logos are correct to specs and signed off.

Working closely with suppliers to determine best method of application.

Process all purchase orders and ensuring all details are correct.

Ensure placement and quality of branding is correct.

Scheduling all orders for delivery on time.

Liaise directly with suppliers – screen printers, embroiderers and local CMT.

Collate all orders being processed and ensure that all garments/quantities/sizes and colours are correct to purchase orders.

Liaise with sales reps directly with regards to all branding queries.

Work alongside warehouse staff to ensure orders are despatched on time.

Help with packing when required in the warehouse.

Deliver urgent orders to suppliers when required. 

Coordinate with Local / Offshore Production for any orders in manufacture that require branding.

Monitor and update branding logo library.

Monitor and update the branding schedule.

Maintenance of all paper based and computer files relating to orders.

All documentation and communication to be clear and concise.

Requires full drivers licence.

Skills Required:

Advanced computer skills with an emphasis on Excel.

Ability to maintain the coordination of multiple purchase orders at one time. (60 -100).

Personal Skills:

High energy.

Fast learning ability.

Highly organised.

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 Maker : 2 positions available 

Location:                   Auckland

Our client is a high-end bridal store 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!

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!