Garment Technician / Product Developer
About Arcaa.
Founded in Byron Bay, Arcaa creates premium wardrobe essentials with a responsible approach.
Incorporating considered fibres and practices, we believe in the adage ‘less is more,’ and intentionally create each piece to timelessly be worn again again.
About the role.
We are seeking a full time Garment Technician/ Product Developer to join our growing team based in Byron Bay.
This exciting role is for a multi skilled individual who has the ability to combine the technical, practical and the creative. Working closely with our Creative Director to develop styles from initial concept, through to sampling and bulk. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the production process, as well as contribution to trend research and collection concepts.
If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume to sales@arcaamovement.co
Responsibilities:
- Create detailed tech packs, including construction, fabric, trims, workmanship details and grading for supplier handover.
- Work closely with Creative Director to ensure product is developed and produced as intended within critical path deadlines.
- Organise fit sessions, compile comments, update tech packs and communicate with suppliers.
- Ensure key dates on critical path is followed to ensure samples and bulk production are on time.
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure deadlines are met
- Create technical drawings using Illustator
- Technical management including fit consistency, garment efficiencies, grading, packaging, quality assurance and compliance
- Research, identify and interpret trends inline with the handwriting of the brand.
- Source new fabrics, trims, technical and consistently across new sustainable developments.
- Manage SMS and Photoshoot sampling.
Skills:
- 3+ years experience in a similar role.
- Fashion Design or Technical qualification
- Sound knowledge of garment construction, specifications, grading and quality control. Pattern making experience highly regarded.
- Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
- Passion for creating exceptional product and collections.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively within a team as well as independently
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet tight deadlines
- A friendly and professional attitude
- High attention to details and strong organisation skills.
- Ability to problem solve with a solutions focus.
- Positive and driven individual
Why Arcaa:
- Based in Byron Bay.
- A collaborative environment where new ideas are welcomed.
- Friendly, warm and professional team culture
- Generous clothing allowance and discount
- Arcaa is passionate about giving back. We proudly support PANDA Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia. Donating with every order.
- Opportunity for career growth
If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume to sales@arcaamovement.co
