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