Job Description

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The East Side Clothing Company - Port Melbourne VIC

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East Side Clothing produces women's Fashion brands Stella and Estelle, and supplies to department store House Brands. A newly created chance 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.

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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.

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You will be responsible for:

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Development of patterns and first samples for internal company brands Stella and Estelle, and external House Brand product
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Manage the QA sampling and fabric testing process for company brands and external House Brands
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Maintain company fit and quality standards throughout all ranges
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You will be able to:

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Create patterns/perform alterations on StyleCAD accurately interpreting the design direction
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Build tech packs (IWB)



and graded size specs using our custom grading to send to our offshore suppliers
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Provide fabric and trim estimates within required costing parameters
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Recommend and instruct best practice regarding fabrication, trim, construction
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Communicate explicit sample comments to factories working to the production deadlines
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Attend fit sessions and identify fit problems, supporting the design direction
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Resolve issues with samples and bulk production
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The Ideal Candidate will have the following experience & proficiency:

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Managing a QA team and process
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StyleCAD patternmaking
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Regular and plus-sized women's fashion patternmaking and grading
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Ability to interpret designs from a sketches and original samples using existing blocks for fit
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Ability to manage fit sessions
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Sound garment construction and fabric knowledge
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Tech packs and graded specs in Microsoft Excel
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Off shore production communication and problem solving ability
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📌 Senior Sample Development And Qa Manager Victoria
🏢 The East Side Clothing
📍 Victoria