About CALIBRE:

Founded in 1989, CALIBRE has surpassed 37 years as Australia's benchmark for elevated menswear.

CALIBRE's obsessive focus on creating exceptional product has solidified its place as the destination for wearable, contemporary pieces that stand the test of time.

Since opening our first boutique on Chapel Street, Melbourne, CALIBRE has grown its boutique presence across the country and is available to shop in Australia's premier shopping precincts.

To this day, CALIBRE remains a family-owned business and operates out of Melbourne, where craft and culture are cultivated with a focus on purely in-house designed product. Creating unique pieces for unique individuals.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Garment Technician to join our Head Office team in South Yarra, working across our knitwear and cut-and-sew categories.

Working closely with our Senior Designer and Design Assistant, this is a hands-on technical role responsible for ensuring our garments meet CALIBRE's standards across fit, construction, quality and performance.

Knitwear is at the heart of this role. We are looking for someone with a genuine technical understanding of how knitwear is made, including yarn behaviour, stitch construction, garment finishing and fabric performance across wash and wear.

The category moves quickly, so you will need to be technically confident, highly organised and comfortable managing priorities in a fast-paced environment without compromising on quality.

You will:

- Own the technical garment process from development through to bulk approval
- Create and maintain accurate garment specifications and technical documentation
- Conduct fittings and provide clear, commercially considered fit and construction comments
- Review and assess samples for fit, measurements, construction and overall quality
- Assess knitwear construction, yarn behaviour, stitch quality and garment finishing
- Monitor garment and fabric performance across wash and wear




- Identify technical and quality issues and provide solutions throughout the development process
- Manage sample assessment, quality sign-off and bulk approval
- Work closely with the Senior Designer and Design Assistant to achieve the intended design, fit and quality
- Communicate clear technical requirements and feedback to suppliers
- Maintain accurate records and ensure technical work is completed within critical timelines
- Take ownership of quality standards across your categories from development through to production

You are:

- An experienced Garment Technician with knitwear experience
- Confident in knitwear construction, yarns, stitches, finishing and garment performance
- Experienced in garment specifications, fittings, sample assessment and quality control
- Highly detail-oriented with a strong understanding of garment construction
- Comfortable making technical decisions and taking ownership of product quality
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple styles and deadlines at once
- Able to work quickly and accurately without compromising standards
- Proactive, solutions-focused and confident working independently
- A strong communicator who can work collaboratively with designers and suppliers
- Passionate about producing premium, high-quality product
- Previous menswear experience will be highly regarded, particularly within premium or designer fashion.

Benefits:

- Work closely with CALIBRE's in-house design studio from our South Yarra Head Office
- Hands-on involvement across the full product development lifecycle
- Team-oriented work environment with opportunities for progression and growth
- Up to 70% off CALIBRE's premium product range, plus exclusive external discounts with brand partners
- Earn up to $4,000 per referral through our employee referral scheme

If you have a strong technical background in knitwear and garment construction, take pride in product quality and enjoy working in a fast-paced fashion environment, we would love to hear from you.

You can also apply directly via our careers page https://www.calibre.com.au/careers, or alternatively, send your resume through to [email protected]

📌 Garment Technician (Melbourne)
🏢 Calibre Clothing
📍 Melbourne