Positions Available

The Sylvester brand creates intelligent, timeless clothing that centers around clean silhouettes, utilitarian features, and colour. Created to be easy, Sylvester garments feature well-crafted simplicity, elevated details, and attitude.

Product developer - Auckland

A rare and exciting opportunity has become available in our Sylvester workroom. We are seeking a motivated, detail driven product developer or spec technician to join our team based in central Auckland. You’ll work closely with the design team and product development team, helping to create and manage the sampling and production of each collection. 

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same, from creating fabrics and samples, liaising with off-shore suppliers, tracking samples and deliveries through to ensuring garments meet fit and quality standards.

• Full-time role with a competitive salary
• Central Auckland location
• Generous clothing allowance
• Supportive, diverse and positive team culture

In this role, you will:

• Work alongside the design team to bring collections to life from concept to final product
• Oversee production processes from start to finish, ensuring fit, quality, and construction standards are met
• Create technical specs for garment and fabric development, including technical drawings, measurements, and construction details
• Review and support the approval process of lab dips, strike offs, test weaves, production fabrics/trims and samples
• Fit garments on fit model, assessing spec measurements and assisting in remedying fit issues and design changes
• Check samples through all stages and liaise with offshore suppliers to communicate fit and construction amendments, whilst maintaining smooth workflows and relationships
• Maintain critical paths, update production tracker and support the best possible delivery outcomes
• Organise and track samples & fabrics
• Fabric and garment test to ensure finished garments meet our expected standards
• Problem-solve and troubleshoot any issues

You will bring:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in garment production with a strong knowledge of garment construction, fittings, patterns and production processes is essential
• Qualification in fashion, design and pattern making preferred.
• Strong Illustrator and Photoshop skills to create technical drawings and specs
• Strong Excel skills for creating technical specs, tracking data and updating timelines
• Clear communication and confidence in liaising with offshore suppliers
• A sharp eye for detail and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• The ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptability and a willingness to learn new systems and processes
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise.
• Must be able to work in NZ

Incentives:

• Competitive salary reflecting your experience
• Genuine career growth and clear development pathways
• A collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas count

Please email your CV to christine@sylvester.co.nz

Part-time Retail Stylist - Auckland

Saturday – Sunday

Key Responsibilities include;

• Providing excellent customer service
• Nurturing and encouraging client growth
• Driving sales to achieve set goals
• Cultivating a strong team environment

A successful applicant will have;

• An ambitious attitude and ability to drive sales
• Experience in a fashion retail background
• Excellent communication skills
• Good time management and be highly organised

Join the team and receive;

• A competitive hourly rate
• Incentives for high sales performance
• Generous discounts and allowances on our product
• A Wellness Benefit
• Career development, advancement, and opportunities

Send your CV to janae@sylvester.co.nz 

Casual Retail Stylists - Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

Key Responsibilities include;

• Providing excellent customer service
• Nurturing and encouraging client growth
• Driving sales to achieve set goals
• Cultivating a strong team environment

A successful applicant will have;

• An ambitious attitude and ability to drive sales
• Experience in a fashion retail background
• Excellent communication skills
• Good time management and be highly organised
• Flexibility to work as needed

Join the team and receive:

• A competitive hourly rate
• Incentives for high sales performance
• Generous discounts on the new brand's product
• Career development, advancement, and opportunities

For Auckland applications, send your CV to janae@sylvester.co.nz

For Wellington applications send your CV to wgmanager@sylvester.co.nz

For Christchurch applications, send your CV to chchmanager@sylvester.co.nz