Senior Garment Technician & Pattern Maker

Location: Canggu, Bali

Employment Type: Full-time / On-site

Reports to: Head of Design

Creative Reporting Line: Co-Founders (Final creative sign-off)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Development & Garment Construction

• Own sample development independently, start to end, from sketch to final sample
• Create and/or oversee pattern making with a full understanding of garment construction.
• Critically analyse fit comments and translate feedback into clear, technical action points
• Diagnose construction or fit issues and propose durable technical solutions, not just quick fixes
• Lead fitting sessions: taking measurements, technical notes, and deciding on the adjustments needed
• Bring strong technical knowledge of woven, jersey, and activewear fabrics
• Bring strong technical knowledge of knitwear (gauge, stitch structure, finishing, shrinkage, shaping)
• Bring technical knowledge of intimates/lingerie construction (elastic engineering, cups, support structures)
• Carry out or coordinate fabric testing (shrinkage, stretch & recovery, colorfastness, pilling) to validate performance before bulk production

1. Pattern Making & Grading

• Create digital patterns from sketch or brief with a complete understanding of drape, ease, and movement
• Apply a critical, analytical eye to grading, identifying areas for continuous improvement across the size range
• Adjust key points of measurement based on fit feedback and production considerations

1. Technical Documentation & Accuracy

• Create, update, and maintain tech packs and spec sheets with accuracy and consistency
• Ensure all documentation (fitting notes, revisions, BOM) is complete, organised, and up to date
• Communicate clearly and effectively with manufacturers on technical comments, corrections, and updates

1. Sample Development & Production Coordination

• Track sample development at every stage, ensuring timelines and revisions are followed closely
• Coordinate with manufacturers with a real understanding of production constraints (MOQ, technical feasibility, construction complexity)
• Estimate fabric consumption and support costing discussions with manufacturers
• Prepare samples for fittings, meetings, and production handover

1. Leadership & Team Support

• Mentor and support junior team members on technical development and pattern making
• Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously across different product categories
• Act as a technical reference point for the wider design and development team

1. Tracking & Reporting

• Document development meticulously (fitting photos, revision notes, sample history)
• Keep development trackers accurate and up to date at every stage

About You

• You are highly organised, technically minded, and passionate about the details that make a garment fit and function beautifully.
• Detail-Oriented: You have a strong eye for precision and consistency, especially regarding fit, measurements, and garment construction.
• Technically Skilled: You have complete mastery of garment construction and pattern making, and understand how different fabrics behave across categories, including knitwear.
• Analytical: You take a critical, questioning approach to fit comments and grading, always looking for ways to improve accuracy and consistency across the size range.
• Process-Driven: You enjoy organising information, following development stages closely, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
• Collaborative: You communicate clearly with both design teams and manufacturers, and enjoy working in a growing and supportive environment.
• Quality-Focused: You care deeply about product quality, fit consistency, and creating garments that are made to last.
• Sustainability-Driven: You are aligned with Indigo Luna’s slow-fashion philosophy and understand the importance of thoughtful, sustainable product development.

Requirements :

• 8-10+ years of experience in garment technical development and pattern making
• Full mastery of pattern making across wovens, jersey, knitwear, intimates
• Strong knowledge of garment construction and fitting processes
• Deep, critical understanding of grading and measurements, with the ability to identify and improve grading accuracy
• Ability to create and update technical packs independently
• Proficient in CLO 3D, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
• Proficient in Google Sheets / Excel
• Knowledge of sustainable materials and processes (certifications, recycled fibres, low-impact dyeing, etc.)
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable communicating technical comments and revisions directly with manufacturers
• Deep understanding of garment costing and fabric consumption
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior technical staff
• English & Bahasa Indonesia proficiency