Senior Sample Development and QA ManagerThe East Side Clothing Company - Port Melbourne VICEast Side Clothing produces women's Fashion brands Stella and Estelle, and supplies to department store House Brands.
A newly created prospect exists for an experienced QA manager, patternmaker and garment technician to manage the sampling and QA process ensuring the final product meets the existing company standards.A broad range of women's fashion experience across all sizes would be an advantage.
All patterns are made using StyleCAD and samples made in either our in-housesample room or by one of our off-shore production partners.You will be responsible for:Development of patterns and first samples for internal company brands Stella and Estelle, and external House Brand productManage the QA sampling and fabric testing process for company brands and external House BrandsMaintain company fit and quality standards throughout all rangesYou will be able to:Create patterns/perform alterations on StyleCAD accurately interpreting the design directionBuild tech packs (IWB)



and graded size specs using our custom grading to send to our offshore suppliersProvide fabric and trim estimates within required costing parametersRecommend and instruct best practice regarding fabrication, trim, constructionCommunicate clear sample comments to factories working to the production deadlinesAttend fit sessions and identify fit problems, supporting the design directionResolve issues with samples and bulk productionThe Ideal Candidate will have the following experience & proficiency:Managing a QA team and processStyleCAD patternmakingRegular and plus-sized women's fashion patternmaking and gradingAbility to interpret designs from a sketches and original samples using existing blocks for fitAbility to manage fit sessionsSound garment construction and fabric knowledgeTech packs and graded specs in Microsoft ExcelOff shore production communication and problem solving ability
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📌 Senior Sample Development And Qa Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 The East Side Clothing
📍 Melbourne