Garment Technician - HQ

Imagine working every day to transform dream gowns into reality. At Grace Loves Lace, we’re offering an exciting opportunity for a talented Garment Technician to join our Global HQ team in beautiful Burleigh Heads!

This is a Full Time in house 12-month maximum term contract opportunity.

In this role you'll transform designer vision into reality; crafting patterns, refining fits, and ensuring every gown meets the exceptional quality and design standards our brides around the world adore.

What you’ll do:

• Translating design visions into flawless patterns and technical packs
• Create accurate patterns, graded specs, and POMs for production.
• Develop bespoke patterns and Made-to-Order variations.
• Update existing patterns and specifications to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Utilise Style CAD software for pattern creation, grading, and motif/lace placement.
• Finessing fits and finishes so each gown feels as good as it looks
  
• Driving innovation in quality, sustainability, and process improvement
  
• Manage fit sessions and recommend amendments for quality, fit, and efficiency
• Partner with our in-house design team, cutting, sewing, and wider production teams to ensure flawless construction
• Provide technical documentation and clear communication to offsite suppliers & in-house teams
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, sustainability, and production processes

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in garment construction (experience in bridal or eveningwear is advantageous)
• Technical expertise in pattern making, grading, and fit
• Strong proficiency with Style CAD, Adobe Illustrator, and garment tech processes (creating tech packs)
• Deep knowledge of lace, silk, crepe, satin, and stretch fabrics
• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset and exceptional attention to detail
• Knowledge of lace, crepe, satin, silk and stretch fabrics.
• Understanding of global quality standards and legal labelling requirements.
• Excellent draping, fitting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management and process adherence.
• Collaborative team player with confident decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and NetSuite (or similar).
• Qualification in Design or Pattern Making is advantageous

This is your chance to work alongside our talented Design, Development and Production teams, creating gowns that are worn and loved by brides across the globe.

Our Benefits:

• Enjoy free barista-style coffee onsite to keep you energised, plus a fully stocked snack cupboard and fresh fruit delivered weekly.
• Get generous product discounts (30–50%) for yourself, family, and friends, plus access to exclusive retailer offers through our Employee Discount Platform.
• Take advantage of Car Novated Leasing and Salary Packaging options via Flare.
• Grow with ongoing support, training, and development opportunities.
• Be part of a rewarding culture with team incentives, monthly recognition, bi-annual celebrations, and more.

All candidates must have work rights in the Australia and will be required to provide two recent and relevant referees.  We thank you in advance for your interest in working with us but only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Grace Loves Lace has always been, and always will be, committed to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment to our candidates, employees, customers, and suppliers. We are committed to equal opportunity and recruitment decisions are based on merit and business needs. We do not base decisions on any classifications protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable adjustments are available to qualified individuals.