Technical Design Manager

4 hours ago

North Geelong, Victoria, Australia Cotton On Group Full time
{"title": "Technical Design Manager", "description": "About Us

Cotton On Group is a global fashion and lifestyle brand that empowers people to look, feel and be the best version of themselves. We create everyday products to make everyday experiences better. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, because we believe self-expression is for everyone. We use our voice and our platform to amplify the things that matter. We listen to our community and respond to what they care about.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Design Manager to lead our team in delivering exceptional fit and quality for our apparel. You will inspire and develop your team, set performance expectations, and foster a values-driven culture. Your key responsibilities include managing technical design to ensure consistent fit and sizing, creating pattern-making blocks, and offering technical advice.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage technical design to ensure consistent fit and sizing
  • Create pattern-making blocks
  • Offer technical advice
  • Oversee garment construction options and pattern lay plans to optimise margins
  • Support suppliers and product teams in using our electronic patternmaking system
  • Maintain Group quality and compliance standards
  • Manage sampling procedures and ensure on-time product delivery
Requirements
  • Tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as Design, Textiles, or Pattern Making
  • Mastery in pattern making, garment fit, and garment construction
  • Extensive experience with fabric and fiber expertise, and working with overseas suppliers
  • Proven ability to drive results, solve problems, and demonstrate commercial acumen
  • Strong background in quality and compliance, including expertise in coaching and training
  • Proficiency in Adobe / CAD and Lectra
  • Solid judgment and curiosity, with a drive for continuous improvement
  • Proven ability to develop strategies that enhance the performance of fit suppliers
  • Demonstrated experience in managing a team of technical designers
  • Exceptional communication skills with various stakeholders
  • Strong analytical thinking capabilities
  • Highly focused on process optimisation and goal achievement
Our Culture

We are a passionate group of people, committed to making a real difference in people's lives through our philanthropic arm, the Cotton On Foundation. We believe that we can make a difference to the lives of everyone we touch, from our backyard to the world.

Benefits
  • 50% team member discount off all brands (excl. Ceres Life which is 30% off)
  • A world class office with a state-of-the-art Wellness Centre featuring spa therapists, holistic health experts and free fitness classes
  • A brand-new childcare centre onsite – incredible facilities, indoor and outdoor play areas, subsidised cost, and your kids are right next door
  • The Beckley, our in-house café with chef prepared healthy meals, coffee and snacks
  • Flexible working – enabling you to find the right working rhythm to be at your best
  • Competitive salary packaging – ensuring we are constantly benchmarking to industry
  • On-site concierge, let us help you get your life sorted with dry cleaning, car wash and more
  • An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
  • Returning from maternity leave (or primary carer parental leave)? Work part-time and get paid full-time for 2 months, all part of supporting you during your transition back to work
  • Team mingle celebrations, speaker's series, surprise and delight moments – the magic happens when we get together
  • Do you have a dog? Bring them into the office. We love them
Equal Opportunities

We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us. We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers.

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