Job Description

Garment Tech (Part Time option available)

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At Mister Zimi, every day feels like a holiday — and our products are the passport that takes you there. Reporting to the Head of Production & Sourcing, you will use your skills and expertise in fit, construction and grading to ensure the technical execution of Mister Zimi's product.

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Working closely with the product development team, you will be across every stage of the pre‐production process — from attending fit sessions and building specs, to coordinating fabric testing, managing bulk inspection outcomes, and keeping our product manual sharp and current. This is a hands‐on, detail‐driven role for someone who takes real pride in garment quality and knows that the difference is always in the details.

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Fit & Construction

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- Attend fit sessions and contribute meaningfully to decisions on garment fit, function and consistency.
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- Identify construction and quality issues throughout the fitting process and communicate corrections clearly.
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- Document all fit updates with accuracy and care, keeping records up to date through to approved fit and bulk shipment.
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- Create specs from original samples, photographs and hybrid styles.
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- Review factory digital patterns and communicate fit corrections and grading outcomes with precision.
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Production & Technical

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- Measure and assess fit and bulk samples against approved specs.
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- Oversee the issuing of care instructions, labelling and packing methods to protect bulk goods quality through to delivery.
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- Check in‐house and third‐party bulk goods inspection results and report findings to the CORE Product Developer.
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- Performance‐test bulk fabrics and garments, and action any findings with urgency.
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- Sign off spec gradings in line with Mister Zimi standards.
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- Work within the critical path with focus and a clear sense of priorities.
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Compliance & Systems

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- Uphold product compliance standards and international regulatory requirements — because getting it right matters.
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- Continually update the Mister Zimi product manual to reflect best practice and evolving regulation guidelines.
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- Record fabric detail and content information for online publishing with care and accuracy.
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- Support internal AI‐assisted report checking developments as they evolve.
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- Perform local quality checks when required.
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- Maintain daily communication with offshore suppliers to keep development moving smoothly.
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- Work within Mister Zimi's social, ethical and environmental policy guidelines — because how we make things matters as much as what we make.
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- Manage internal systems data input with diligence.
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Sourcing & Margin

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- Source fabrics and trims that balance design intent with margin requirements — beautiful and commercially smart.
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- Pre‐cost new developments before samples are actioned, keeping the business well‐positioned from day one.
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- Attend offshore trade fairs and conduct supplier factory and mill visits as required, nurturing the relationships that underpin a successful supply chain.
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- Leads new fabric development from concept: working from bought samples or visual references to develop new base fabrics with mills.
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- Approves and maintains an up‐to‐date physical sample library (swatches, approved samples, trim cards).
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- Monitors sampling costs and ensures all development activity remains within budget.
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Key Internal Relationships

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- Head of Production & Sourcing
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- Senior Product Developer – Core
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- Senior Product Developer - Emerging categories
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- Product Manager
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What You Bring

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- Five plus years of womenswear experience, with previous work in woven categories.
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- Garment grading and pattern knowledge — you know how to read a pattern and spot a problem before it becomes one.
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- Deep garment construction knowledge across woven fabrications.
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- Robust understanding of quality assurance and garment compliance standards.
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- Sound knowledge of the pre‐production process and what it takes to hit a critical path.
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- Experience working with offshore suppliers and managing daily communication across time zones.
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- Previous experience with digital patterns.
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- Strong computer literacy and confidence with internal systems.
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Who You Are

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- A genuine passion for garment quality — this isn't just a job, it's a craft.
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- Exceptional attention to detail and a natural instinct for getting things right.
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- Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi‐task and consistently meet deadlines.
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- Clear, confident communicator who keeps suppliers and colleagues well‐informed.
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- A team player with a flexible, positive and open mindset.
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- A can‐do attitude and a real desire for continuous improvement.
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- Someone who genuinely loves the Mister Zimi brand — and can't wait to help shape its next chapter.
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This role is a vital contributor to what makes Mister Zimi special — where creative meets execution to ensure every garment is a small piece of the Everyday Holiday we share with our customers around the world.

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📌 Garment Tech (Part Time option available) (Byron Bay)
🏢 Mister Zimi
📍 Byron Bay