Job Description

Freelance Garment Technician & Fit Specialist (Womanswear) n

We are a fashion design and production agency based in Orange, NSW , working with a diverse range of emerging and established fashion brands. We partner closely with founders and design teams to bring collections to life - from concept through to production - with a strong focus on fit, quality, and commercial outcomes.

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We are now looking for a Freelance Garment Technician and Fit Specialist to work alongside the founder and support multiple clients across a variety of categories.

The Role n

This is a flexible, freelance role , ideal for an experienced garment technician who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working across different brands and product types.

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You will be responsible for the technical development, fit, and refinement of garments from prototype through to bulk approval.

Key Responsibilities n

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- Prepare and update tech packs, including specs, measurements, construction details, and BOMs
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- Prepare accurate graded specs for tech packs
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- Measure samples accurately and prepare garments for fit sessions
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- Attend occasional in-person fit sessions (Orange NSW or as agreed) and provide explicit, detailed fit feedback
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- Record and translate fit notes into concise technical amendments for off-shore factories
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- Engineer garments for consistent fit, quality, and manufacturability across sizes
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- Work across a broad range of womenswear categories including wovens, knits, denim,



dresses, tops and bottoms
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- Liaise directly with offshore factories and sample machinists to resolve fit and construction issues
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- Support progression from proto to PP to bulk, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met
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- Assist with pre-production and post-production QC checks as required
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About You nn
- 3+ years' experience as a Garment Technician, Fit Specialist or Product Developer (flexible for the right candidate)
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- Strong understanding of womenswear fit and garment construction across multiple categories
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- Confident running fit sessions and making clear, commercial fit decisions
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- Solid pattern and technical knowledge (pattern-making experience highly regarded but not essential)
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- Ability to create clear, factory-ready tech packs and graded specs
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- Comfortable communicating with offshore manufacturers
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- Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple styles and brands
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- Proficient in Excel and Illustrator
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Why Work With Us nn
- Flexible freelance working arrangement
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- Work from home, with occasional in-person fittings
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- Exposure to multiple brands and product categories
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- Opportunity to work closely with founders and creative teams
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- Supportive, collaborative working relationship
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- Ideal for someone based in regional NSW or seeking flexible technical work alongside other commitments
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📌 Freelance Garment Technician & Fit Specialist (Womanswear) (Sydney)
🏢 JRG Recruitment
📍 Sydney