Job Description

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22nd September, 2026n

Luxury Ready-to-Wear | Global Quality | Melbourne, VIC
Salary: $90K–$110K+ Super

n You know what exceptional looks like. Now make it happen globally. Great design gets attention. Exceptional quality is what makes people remember it.
n We're partnering with an internationally recognised luxury fashion house to find a Quality Assurance Manager who understands the detail behind beautifully made garments and knows how to make quality consistent across a global production network.
n This is an opportunity to step into a pivotal role where your technical knowledge, leadership and eye for detail will directly influence the quality of luxury ready-to-wear collections.
n If you're passionate about garment construction, solving problems at their source and building quality into every stage of production, this could be your next challenge.

ABOUT THE BUSINESS
n Our client is a Melbourne-founded luxury fashion house with an international presence, creating distinctive bridal and ready-to-wear collections for a global customer.
n Combining a solid creative identity with technical craftsmanship, the business works across local and offshore manufacturing partners to bring its collections to life.
n Quality is central to the customer experience and this role is an opportunity to help shape how that standard is delivered across the business.

ABOUT THE ROLE
n Reporting to the Head of Production, you'll lead quality control across global operations, ensuring garments consistently meet the business's quality standards before reaching customers.
n You'll manage a team of two QC Officers, work closely with Design and Production,



and collaborate with external factories and inspectors to identify issues, improve processes and maintain consistency.
n This is a hands-on leadership role combining garment expertise, team development, quality systems and continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

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- Develop and maintain quality control standards and procedures.
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- Oversee quality processes across multiple factories and locations.
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- Lead, coach and develop two QC Officers, setting clear KPIs.
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- Plan inspections and coordinate external quality inspectors.
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- Conduct factory visits, in-line inspections and process improvement activities.
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- Work with Design and Production to improve technical specifications and garment quality.
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- Identify recurring issues and address quality gaps at their source.
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- Support the handover of new bridal and ready-to-wear developments into production.
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- Review inspection findings and communicate clear production feedback.
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- Maintain quality records, care and labelling manuals, and QC movements in NetSuite.
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- Coordinate repairs and ensure products are checked and approved before dispatch.
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WHAT YOU'LL BRINGn

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- At least five years' design and production experience in the apparel industry.
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- Strong knowledge of garment construction,



fabrication and manufacturing.
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- In-depth understanding of garment technology and quality control.
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- Experience managing or developing junior team members.
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- The ability to identify issues quickly and find practical solutions.
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- Strong planning, communication and organisational skills.
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- Confidence working across Design, Development, Production and external partners.
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- Experience using NetSuite or a similar ERP system.
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Bridal experience is preferred, but not essential. We're interested in apparel professionals who understand quality, craftsmanship and the technical realities of garment production.n
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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?n

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- Global influence: Help establish consistent quality standards across international manufacturing operations.
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- Luxury product exposure: Work across distinctive bridal and ready-to-wear collections.
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- Real leadership responsibility: Lead and develop a dedicated QC team.
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- Creative meets technical: Partner closely with Design and Production to improve garments from development through to delivery.
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- Make a measurable difference: Help reduce quality issues, improve processes and protect the customer experience.
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- A pivotal role: Bring your experience into a business where quality is fundamental to the product and reputation.
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READY TO MAKE YOUR MARK?n
n If you're a quality-focused apparel professional who loves great product, understands the details and enjoys bringing people together to solve problems, we'd love to hear from you.n
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n Apply now with your CV and take the next step in your fashion career.n

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📌 Luxury Fashion QA Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Talent Solution Partners Pty
📍 Victoria