Job no: 944809
Work type: Permanent / Full time
Location: Support Office - Docklands
About Myer Group
Myer Group brings together the iconic brands that define fashion, beauty and lifestyle across Australia and New Zealand. From our Myer Department stores to our fashion brands Just Jeans, Dotti, Portmans, Jacqui E, Jay Jays, sass and bide, Marcs and David Lawrence — each bring its own legacy, united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our customers.
Known as a Technologist internally within our business, Myer is looking for a Womenswear Garment Technologist who will align with our QA & Merchandise strategy, provide technical advice and expertise in areas of trend, quality, fit, sourcing and compliance. You will work collaboratively with Buyers, Product Developers and relevant stakeholders to optimise product quality, production processes and financial returns to the business.
- Full Time permanent role to join a collaborative team and gain exposure to different parts of the business
- Contribute to products at the design phase & bring them to life
- Hybrid working model – Docklands-based office and the comfort of your own home!
About the Role:
- Develop and maintain detailed product specifications for Agents/Suppliers with clear instruction relating to fit/size, workmanship, quality and construction details.
- Ensure all approved apparel products meet legal, safety, and company standard requirements, by making commercial judgments in relation to products.
- Update and maintain detailed technical and performance standards for key stakeholders.
- Organise and conduct effective fit sessions to provide technical advice and corrections to fit, design and construction to all stakeholder, and deliver a 3 day turnaround from sample received date.
- Manage product quality, as per BRAND DNA through store audits, customer feedback and benchmarking industry standards
- Mentor, educate & share knowledge & learnings with buying teams and QA team
About You:
- 2 years+ experience in a Garment Technologist role within a wholesale or retail environment - experience in Womenswear highly regarded
- Demonstrated experience in woven/cut & sewn and fully fashioned knitwear product types
- Tertiary qualification in garment manufacture and or patternmaking
- Proficiency in Excel, formulas and spreadsheets
- Strong organisations skills with ability to prioritise and multitask
- Sound understanding of body shape, grade and proportions and a detailed eye for balance, styling, and quality
- Ability to build and maintain positive, productive relationships with multiple stakeholders and work cross-functionally
- A confident, enthusiastic, self-motivated team player
Benefits to you:
We're committed to providing a positive and supportive environment, where our team members are empowered to reach their full potential.
Our team members enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Team member discounts: Generous discounts in-store and online
- Learning and development: Capability development workshops, succession planning, and internal career opportunities across Myer Group brands.
- Flexible working: Lifestyle leave, flexible work hours and hybrid working is available for Store Support Office roles
- Lifestyle benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), volunteer leave, discounted health insurance, gym memberships and novated leasing for eligible employees.
For over 125 years, Myer has been part of Australia’s retail story. Today, we’re transforming fast — reimagining the customer experience online and in store. Our people are empowered to grow, innovate and make an impact, wherever they work across our business.
Your future starts here — help shape what’s next at Myer Group!
Aust. Working Rights: To be eligible to apply for this job, you must have Australian working rights. For further information contact the Australian Department of Immigration.
Equal Opp. Employer: We pride ourselves on the diversity of the people who work at Myer, representing the community in which we serve.
Agency note: Myer Pty Ltd does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. Any candidates submitted in an unsolicited manner, will be considered a direct candidate application to Myer and no fee will be payable.
Applications close: AUS Eastern Standard Time
