Senior Designer

Work options: Hybrid

About Us

Workwear Group (WWG) is part of Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety a division of Wesfarmers, a top 20 ASX listed company with over 100,000 employees. Housed under the banner of Workwear Group, our three iconic brands - KingGee, Hard Yakka and NNT - have been in the business of delivering workwear since the late 1920's.

We are the trusted partner in workwear solutions, manufacturing over seven million units each year. What sets us apart is our continuous investment in innovation, market knowledge, pioneering ideas and sustainability practices.

We work as one team. We put our customers first and are passionate about what we do. Joining WWG is an opportunity to thrive in an inspiring, safe, and inclusive community.

About the Role

Immerse yourself in the innovative world of fit-for-purpose apparel design. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead trend analysis and product innovation, creating high-performance, functional, and commercially viable products tailored to the specific needs of our Industrial and Emergency Service clients.

You'll bring customer design briefs to life through proactive research, thoughtful design, and technical development, crafting solutions that deliver exceptional functionality and align with brand positioning and business goals.

What you'll be doing

• Lead trend analysis and product innovation by proactively researching emerging trends in fabrications, construction techniques, technology, trims, and accessories.
• Translate trend insights into commercially viable design concepts that align with WWG's brand positioning and customer needs.
• Design and develop product lines that meet WWG requirements, ensuring functionality, performance, and market relevance.
• Conduct critical reviews of existing products and client ranges to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Create detailed technical specifications to support accurate and efficient product development.
• Collaborate with in-country teams to conduct fitting appraisals, ensuring optimal fit and quality across product ranges.
• Manage and monitor adherence to critical path timelines, striving for continuous improvement in speed-to-market.
• Communicate design and development progress clearly across teams, identifying and resolving roadblocks with a solutions-focused mindset.
• Ensure product compliance through rigorous wearer trials, quality testing, and risk assessments.
• Design cost-effective products that meet FOB price targets by optimizing materials, construction methods, and design efficiencies.
• Oversee sampling and testing phases to ensure product viability and performance standards are consistently met.

Who we're looking for

At our company, we value not only our great brands but also the people and teams that drive our success. In addition to technical skills, we seek team members who possess the following personable qualities:

• Strong work ethic and are committed to showing up for a team
• Openness to receive coaching and embrace self reflection and self growth
• Accountability for your actions, and emotions, and actively venture beyond your comfort zone
• Embrace innovation, take calculated risks, and inspire others to think outside the box
• Ability to build meaningful relationships, we prioritise our customers. Balancing commercial goals with customer satisfaction is key
• Ethical standards and demonstrating honesty and integrity in all interactions is fundamental to our team culture.

What we're looking for

• 3-5 years experience in a similar position
• Experience in technical apparel, menswear, and industrial workwear or similar would be high regarded
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage own time and priorities to achieve goals
• Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing at all levels
• Strong eye for detail and accuracy
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team

What we offer

• The chance to join a great team of like-minded, hard-working people who are passionate about achieving our vision and the growth objectives of the company.
• Flexible working environment, allowing for work from home day/s each week.
• A competitive salary package and suite of benefits and perks, including a 50% discount on our brands Hard Yakka, KingGee and NNT and 5% Wesfarmers discount for Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and more.
• A tailored career and development plan, plus reward and recognition programs. Whatever your goals we're here to support you on that journey.
• Our Wellbeing program, Thrive, with activities designed to support the Financial Wellness of our team, Celebrate Diversity, ensure we Get Physical and maintain Healthy Minds, including challenges, yoga, meditation and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• We Learn, a dedicated hub for all things learning and development.

We actively work on creating a safe and inclusive environment free of discrimination. At Workwear Group we aspire to build a culture where diversity is celebrated, where Team Members feel a sense of "I Belong" and are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

You can follow us on LinkedIn or see our company careers page for more opportunities

​Thank you for your interest in Workwear Group. Due to anticipated high volumes of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.