Rm Development Assistant

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- Develop your career in Raw Material Development with BONDS
- Fantastic opportunity to learn and grow and be mentored by professionals in the field
- Pyrmont location in beautiful new office | Enjoy Hybrid working from home & Office

What is in it for me?
Who wouldn't want to be part of Hanes Brands? Our culture is fantastic, made so by our people and the standards we set and strive towards each day. We enjoy the benefits of being part of a global organisation, whilst staying true to our heritage. As a company, we are passionate about developing our people, and there are endless opportunities for career progression across so many different areas of our business. We are open, collaborative, and straight-talking: we love coming to work every day and being part of bringing our iconic brands to life that are loved by, well - everyone
Raw Materials Development Assistant | BONDS | Pyrmont, NSW
Our team has an exciting opportunity available for a Raw Materials Development Assistant to work closely with our Senior Raw Materials Developer
In this role you will be responsible for providing support to a product category(s), ensuring successful development of garment prints and têxtiles seasonally, for our amazing Bonds and other Hanes products
We are looking for someone who is excited about the prospect of a career in Product Development and Textiles, who is motivated, results oriented and committed to providing outstanding results every day
What is the role?
- Support the Raw Material Developer in commercializing all Raw Material developments as outlined by Raw Material Developer.
- Work closely with R&D Asia teams ensuring; product brief achieved, timelines are met, Hanesbrands standards and mandatory product safety requirements are adhered too.
- Assist in providing technical advice and support to Design Team and Garment Technicians
- Co-ordinate and manage Seasonal Print developments by working closely with the Design team in AU and Print & Colour Team/s in Asia to achieve a commercial outcome for all print
- Maintenance of the Fabric Library
- Maintenance of the Print/Colour area and reference library.

What experience we are looking for?
- Related experience in the têxtile industry and raw material development (this can also include substantial internship experience)
- Understanding of product design and development process, from inception through to production
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills - You enjoy collaborating with a diverse group of stakeholders and you are renowned for your fantastic customer service skills
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills
- You are a team player with an incredible work ethic - no task is too big or too small
- Able to multi-task in a fast-paced evolving, retail environment
- Proficient PC skills and MS Office programs. Working knowledge of database systems (e.g. PLM and Adobe Illustrator) is a plus

What can we offer you?
- Work for an amazing brand that is an Aussie household namework with inspiring cross-functional teams and stakeholdersjoin a business with an unrivalled culturewhat's not in it for you?
- Huge staff discounts across all the amazing brands in the Hanes portfoliowe're talking huge savings on Bonds, Champion, Sheridan, Bras N Things, Berlei, Jockey - and more
- Sample sales and extended family and friends' discounts
- Wellness Programs - regular free skin checks, flu shots, remedial massages, Employee Assistance Program, fresh fruit delivered on-site
- Access to awesome perks, including corporate discounts, novated car leasing, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave Program
- Monthly business updates from our CEO and Senior Leadership Team, with regular presentations from our community partners
- “Summer Fun” - take advantage of a half-day leave every fortnight, in addition to your leave allowance, during the summer months and make the most of the sun
- Company-wide “Golden Yarn” Reward & Recognition Program
- COVID safe, flexible and relaxed office environment with sit-stand desks and a strictly casual dress-code
- “Lunch & Learn” sessions, with topics including financial management and health & wellness
- Established and committed LEAN organization offering on-going training to all employees

Who are we?
Hanes Brands Australasia is home to some of Australia's most iconic brands, and we are proud to be part the US powerhouse Hanes Brands Inc, one of the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of basic apparel brands.
We have 18 brands in our HBA portfolio, including Bonds, Champion, Berlei, Jockey, Sheridan and Bras N Things, and a few offices across Australia and New Zealand. Our Head Office is in Kew, Melbourne; we have multiple sites in Sydney, offices in Auckland and factories in China. We're a household name delivering beautiful comfy products that Aussies just love. And with six hugely successful e-commerce sites, an extensive and rapidly growing store network, amazing and well-estab