Garment Technologist at The Warehouse Group

Kaipātiki, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tech Packs Creation, Garment Construction, Pattern Making, Product Development, Grading/Sizing, Fitting, Quality Assurance, Compliance, NZ Safety Standards, Quality Control, Adobe Illustrator, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Attention To Detail, Adaptability

Industry

Retail

Description

Company Description The Warehouse Group (TWG) is a Kiwi household name, and we proudly recognise the role that we play in communities throughout New Zealand. We are the largest general merchandise retailer in NZ across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery & Noel Leeming. We continue to have our customers top of mind as we work purposefully together. Brand-led and retail-focused, we continue our drive to deliver quality & exciting products and unparalleled experience for our customers, in a retail world that is dynamic and ever-changing! Job Description As a Garment Technologist, you will play a key role in ensuring the technical and specification excellence of our apparel ranges. From concept to production, you will work closely with designers, buyers, local suppliers and offshore teams to ensure that our garments are produced to the highest standards of fit, quality, and functionality – garments that our Kiwi customers will love and can wear with confidence! Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain detailed product specifications and technical packs. Provide feedback on fit sessions and sample testing to achieve the desired fit and quality. Collaborate with designers and buyers to ensure technical feasibility and efficient manufacture of our apparel ranges Ensure relevant testing requirements are requested to maintain TWL policy and regulatory compliance standards are always met Liaise with off-shore merchandise teams around technical issues and maintain production timelines. Continuous improvement and maintaining existing testing and standards manuals for our suppliers/manufacturers and apparel teams Manage information handovers, workflow, and development sample delivery to ensure outcomes are delivered according to critical path milestones. Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainability practices. Qualifications A snapshot of what we’re looking for: Technical Skills: Proficiency in tech packs creation, garment construction, pattern making, product development, grading/sizing and fitting. Quality Assurance: Strong knowledge of compliance with NZ safety standards and quality control procedures. Experience working in Womenswear is highly desirable Proficient in Adobe Illustrator. Strong organizational and analytical skills along with excellent communication skills Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail, a commitment to delivering the best possible products to our customers. Adaptability: Ability to work across categories when team workload requires Additional Information Come work with us as we look to build exceptional retail brands that customers love and our teams take pride in! The work will challenge & excite and you’ll be working within an experienced, skilled and passionate team. Our teams balance a hybrid working approach (up to 2 days per week from home). Our head office is conveniently located in Northcote, we offer free car parking on-site, EV charging and on-site café and gym access. This on top of great discounts across our brands, birthday leave and 26 weeks paid parental leave (for permanent team members), charity day off and excellent opportunities within the business! Contract Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

The Garment Technologist will ensure the technical and specification excellence of apparel ranges by developing detailed product specifications and providing feedback on fit sessions and sample testing. This role involves close collaboration with designers, buyers, and offshore teams to guarantee garments meet high standards of fit, quality, and functionality.