About Zhik
Zhik is a Sydney based apparel brand, at the forefront of innovation, pushing the boundaries in design and fabric technology for all sailors. In 2021, Zhik was the official supplier to the Australian Olympic team in Tokyo, and has a long and successful history of sponsoring top dinghy and yachting athletes, as well as partnering with Australian Sailing, Yachting New Zealand, Danish Sailing, and successful Sail GP teams.
Zhik services a growing network of over 40 countries in the regions of Europe, the Americas and the Asia Pacific. The company continues to focus on performance and water sports apparel including eco- friendly alternatives for a more sustainable future. See www.zhik.com.
It’s an exciting time for Zhik right now – the company is growing fast and focusing efforts on growing its presence globally.
About the role
We have an amazing opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven contractor to join our Design and Production Team in the role of Garment Technician.
Reporting to the Head of Design and Production, this project-based role will be responsible for supporting the Production and Design Team in managing quality assurance processes, examine current pattern blocks and grading rules, and assist the Design Team during fit sessions to develop high quality garments across our entire range. Strong experience in outerwear, activewear, and wetsuits is required.
Key responsibilities
- Quality Assurance. Create processes and ensure best communication with suppliers regarding all quality, testing, construction, and fit issues
- Block Library and Grading Rules. Manage and update current block library and grading rules being used. This includes refitting main styles currently being produced if necessary.
- Ongoing fit sessions. Assist in fit sessions when needed, providing strong technical advice to ensure that the Design team have full technical support. Create detailed Fit comments ensuring the Design Team’s requirements for styling, fit, and workmanship for supplier handover are met.
- Samples quality check. Assist in measuring and checking that the samples’ quality is according to the tech packs provided to the manufacturers.
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience as a garment tech in the outerwear and activewear industry. Strong experience with wetsuits and waterproof jackets is a plus.
- Relevant tertiary qualification specialising in Fashion/Textiles
- Sound knowledge of garment construction, specifications, grading, and quality assurance with pattern making experience highly regarded
- Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills
- Solutions focused with a can-do attitude for tasks big and small, with a strong ability to problem solve
- Strong administration and technical communication skills with demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe
To Apply
- Please apply through cover letter and CV to careers@zhik.com if you have the skills and qualifications outlined.
- Only those applicants who are shortlisted will be notified.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in Australia and reside in Sydney.
- We are unable to provide VISA sponsorships at this time.
- Zhik Pty Ltd does not accept unsolicited agency resumes.
- Remuneration is a logical consequence of candidate’s fit and experience.
