Shona Joy
Grader
| company: | Shona Joy |
| job title: | Grader |
| location: | Rosebery |
| work type: | Full-time |
| level: | Mid-level |
| closing: | 01.09.2022 |
Role Description
Founded by Shona Joy Thatcher in 2000, the Shona Joy brand is powered by a passionate close-knit team, grounded by a mutual love of designing for real women, creating dresses for celebrating life in and building a business we can all be proud of.
Our collections embody a neutral colour palette and natural fabrications that signify a clear Australian identity – always with a hint of our signature 70s bohemian glamour. In remaining true to the Shona Joy aesthetic, our collections don’t generally follow the trends of the season. We don’t believe in disposable fashion, with a mission to design the pieces that will be treasured as part of your wardrobe forever – striving to create pieces that transcend any season, occasion, day or evening and look just as glamorous in heels or bare feet.
To support our growth, we’re looking for a passionate Grader to join us in our newly expanded head office in Rosebery, Sydney. Reporting to our Production Manager, the successful candidate will be working as part of the Production & QC team and will be responsible for reducing and or enlarging patterns created by our Pattern Making team in order to produce Shona Joy garments across a broad range of sizing.
Key Responsibilities
- Digitise cardboard pattern into Gerber (if pattern is done manually)
- Grade pattern when PP sample is approved
- Create main fabric / lining marker and calculate yield based on actual fabric width for costing
- Work closely with the Patternmakers, QC team, and Production team to ensure schedule deadlines are met
- Ensure pattern grading is accurate for offshore or local production
- Inform production to any changes in main fabric / lining yield (Ie. Increase or decrease)
- Print out pattern and cut fabric for trial sample/mock up for in house making
- Assist in measuring garment fit / PP samples prior to fitting
- Assist Garment Technician to press fit / PP samples after garments have been measured
- Assist QC dept with bulk checking process whenever assistance is required
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Diploma or degree in fashion
- High attention to detail & accuracy
- Strong knowledge of patternmaking, garment specs and garment construction is an advantage
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Strong computer skills working with Gerber, Excel, Outlook
- Experience in Apparel 21 is an advantage
- Must be well organised and efficient with excellent time management skill
- Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work within a team and adhere to tight deadlines
- Must have sufficient knowledge and experience in Gerber
WHY WORK WITH US
- Generous staff discounts & clothing allowance
- Competitive salary
- A friendly, collaborative, and supportive working environment
- Focus on responsible business practices & sustainability
- Professional development opportunities
- Working from home opportunities for eligible staff (1 day per week)
- Access to end of trip facilities onsite
- Ongoing health and wellbeing initiatives
- Fully stocked kitchen including fresh produce & barista coffee machine
- Easy to access office in Rosebery, close to public transport
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