Design Director

3 days ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia Cotton On Group Full time

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Technical Design Manager to lead our team in delivering exceptional fit and quality for our apparel.

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing technical design to ensure consistent fit and sizing, creating pattern-making blocks, and offering technical advice.

You will oversee garment construction options and pattern lay plans to optimise margins, support suppliers and product teams in using our electronic patternmaking system, and maintain Group quality and compliance standards.

In addition, you'll manage sampling procedures and ensure on-time product delivery.

Our ideal candidate is passionate about creating outstanding garments and leading a team to success.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • 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

To describe COTTON:ON in six words is easy; optimistic, passionate, real, energetic, collaborative and, most importantly, ethical.

Our team members are a passionate group of people, committed to making a real difference in people's lives through our philanthropic arm, the Cotton On Foundation.

BENEFITS

We are committed to personal and professional development, which is supported by an ever-growing and expanding structure.

We believe our people deserve the best space to do their best work, and to support this, we provide:

  • 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 (think reformer Pilates classes, personal training sessions, yoga studio, spin room and run club)
  • 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. You can also grab a nutritious take-home meal, taking the stress out of dinner time.
  • 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

Based in Australia, our estimated salary for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience.

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