Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Experienced Production Assistant with a demonstrated history of working in the luxury goods industry. Skilled in Fashion Illustration, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Fashion Design, Adobe Photoshop, and Fashion. Strong arts and design professional with a Bachelor’s Degree focused in Design (Fashion Technology) from RMIT University.
- Worked with Designer and Denim Director to create seasonal ranges (denim and apparel) from design handover to bulk production approval - Managed range administration including tracker, matrix and packing lists - Developed accurate tech packs, Bill of Materials, and specifications of all styles - Assisted with photoshoot preparation and assistance - Built strong working relationships with suppliers across the business
- Work with senior Garment Technologists and buying teams in fit sessions, to provide technical advice to offshore factories and local suppliers for Miss Shop, all menswear brands (Kenji, Maddox, Blaq, Reserve Trent Nathan and Jack Stone) and Hi There by Karen Walker for all garment types including knitwear, denim and swimwear - Develop detailed and accurate product specifications relating to fit, workmanship, quality and design - Assist with maintaining blocks and sizing for Myer’s menswear brands – regular and plus sizing - Review and approve fabric testing reports, and advise care labelling
- assist in the coordination of production samples in proto, SMS and PP stages - assist product developer with creating tech packs, workroom tasks and fabric sourcing - attend fittings and document fit notes to patternmakers - develop/maintain close working relationships with factories and suppliers - use Gerber to print markers and create fabric yields - manage workflow for the patternmakers and machinists - develop care labels - finalise bulk trim orders - organise trims, grading and markers for local factories - create seasonal inventory builds with Unleashed and Vend - visit stores for feedback on improvements and quality control