Description:
IntroductionADA (Australian Defence Apparel) is a leading innovator of cutting-edge uniforms and personal equipment specialising in complex user requirements from design to distribution. As an intergrated uniform solutions provider, we have long been providing expert assistance in a variety of industries across Australia and New Zealand.
ADA is Australia's largest and primary manufacturer of garments for the Australian Military. Our commitment to combining textiles and technology to solve design problems also stems across Law-Enforcement, Healthcare and Corporate industries.
Description
THE ROLE:
The Junior Patternmaker plays a crucial role to support the Pattern team and work alongside the Designers to create patterns, modify and be involved with the improvement of products to meet customer requirements.
The Junior Patternmaker is a hands-on and collaborative role. Other key tasks outside of patternmaking include garment QC, inspection reports, cutting and kitting for the sample room and updating specifications.
THE JUNIOR PATTERNMAKER ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interpret design sketches, create and alter patterns under the guidance of more experienced patternmakers.
- Grade patterns, take pattern measurements and update size charts in Microsoft Excel.
- Make markers for sampling and costing.
- Fit and conduct quality inspections on prototype and pre-production samples, complete inspection reports. Strong attention to detail is required to eliminate as many inaccuracies as possible with local and overseas factories. Collaboratively work with other design team members and sample machinists.
- Liaise between our Bendigo manufacturing facility, offshore factories and the design area.
- Update sketches and specifications in Adobe Suite using Illustrator and InDesign.
- Work with sample machinists to aid in the construction of the product. A comprehension and understanding of garment construction is essential. Cutting and kitting work for samples, sewing garment mocks as required.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Tertiary qualifications (Diploma level or above) in Fashion Design
- Previous patternmaking experience is desired but not essential;
- Understanding of garment design, construction and manufacturing is essential;
- Basic knowledge (and keen interest) in fitting, sizing and grading is essential;
- Ability to use Lectra patternmaking program is desired;
- Ability to use the Adobe suite (Illustrator and InDesign in particular) or an equivalent computerized drawing program is desired;
- Ability to use current word processing and spreadsheet packages;
- Good oral/written communication and drawing skills;
- Ability to work under pressure and as part of a dynamic team.
- Strong motivation towards implementation and results
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
- Additional paid parental leave on top of the government scheme.
- Access to Health & Wellbeing initiatives.
- Healthy eating – Fruit at work.
- On-site Physio.
- Birthday gift cards.
- New employee welcome packs.
- Free on-site parking.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Professional and Personal Develop through our ADA online learning platform.
- Innovative, service orientated and inclusive team environment.
- Annual Flu Vaccination program.
HOW TO APPLY?
Your application must consist of the following:
- Acknowledgement that you have a current legal right to work in Australia.
- 1 Page Cover letter noting which role you're applying for and addressing prior experience in the context to the role responsibilities and ideal candidate set out above.
- A copy of your updated Resume.
- A sample of Garment specific portfolio work.
Pre-Employment Assessment
As part of the selection process, applicants will be required to undertake the following assessments/checks:
- National Police/Criminal History Check.
If this sounds like a good fit to your skills and experience, please APPLY NOW.