Design Assistant

4 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia SHERIDAN Full time

Job Description

An amazing opportunity to join SHERIDAN, an internationally recognised premium home & lifestyle brand Work on future-focused design for our unique and innovative apparel category, while immersing yourself in our sustainability efforts  Enjoy hybrid working from home, plus various health and wellbeing initiatives

Our Story

When it comes to creating a space that feels like home, look no further than Sheridan. For more than 50 years, we've been creating products people live in — and we're loved for it. 

This isn't possible without our team of in-house design team, who are dedicated to quality, obsessed with aesthetics and forever curious, and constantly providing inspiration to our customers.

We're relentless in our pursuit for a better world — one filled with quality, beauty and innovation. We're focused on finding ways to shape the future; a sustainability journey we're undertaking across the business. 

The Opportunity

We're currently looking for a talented Design assistant to join the Sheridan team on a permanent full time basis. 

Reporting to the Head designer, you'll be active in shaping the future of our brand within our design team across several categories including Home and lifestyle, you'll be responsible for development process and administrative support - everything from managing our PLM system, sample tracking, new season research, create colour palettes and work directly with our international sourcing partners. You will be influencing the brands' design direction and product concepts, all the way through to production handover.

This is an exciting opportunity to grow within Sheridan's design team. Being comfortable working autonomously is key, but you'll also have the chance to enjoy collaborating with the broader, highly creative team.

Key responsibilities

Staying connected to relevant current and future research, trends, and innovations. Assisting and supporting the Head Designers in the creation and execution of future concepts and product ranges Assisting and maintaining all admin for design and development

Including creation and management of designs in the Product Lifestyle Management (PLM) system

Collaborating and developing strong relationships with cross functional teams to prepare quality presentations and sales tools for internal range showings. Managing all development samples and deadlines. Assisting with creating technical drawings and specification packs for costing and amendments for final production Use creative forecast services, magazines, colour authorities, websites and market analysis to assist in providing information for trend directions, story boards and project work Work with our international sourcing partners based in Pakistan, India and China, Turkey and Portugal. Be a super star

What's needed for success?

A degree in fashion design or similar An innovative and creative approach to design Proven track record in similar design assistant/administrative role Experience across either Fashion, home or lifestyle product Inspirational team player and collaboration capability Strong presentation skills are key, as you'll be articulating your ideas and ranges to internal teams Knowledge of fabrications and trims Intermediate level experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Excel Previous exposure to Product Lifestyle Management system (PLM) - preferred

What we can offer you

We want you to join us - Be part of an established yet expanding premium Australian retailer with over 200 stores locally and internationally, and growing. We are passionate about our people and their wellbeing - We offer health & premium benefits, discounted gym memberships and flexible working arrangements. We stand by our commitments to global sustainability - As part of HanesBrand, we have a genuine commitment to global sustainability We care about your development - Complete our six-month tailored induction plan through our Sheridan learning and development programs, product nights, team meetings and more We think big & have fun - Be part of an open and collaborative company culture with our established social committee, a wellness program that includes weekly meditation sessions, ‘Lunch and Learn' events and much more. We reward and recognize - Enjoy 50% off HanesBrands such as Bonds, Champion, Bras N Things and of course, Sheridan.  We believe in work-life balance - Be part of our summer fun initiative and enjoy a bi-weekly half day off during January-March

What's in it for me?

Who wouldn't want to be part of HanesBrands? 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 rich heritage. We're open, collaborative and brimming with personality — but we're still hard workers, too. 

As a company, we're passionate about developing our people, and there are endless opportunities for career progression across so many different areas of our business Honest, highly 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.

Who are we?

Hanes Brands Australasia is home to some of Australia's most iconic intimates and home & lifestyle brands, and we are proud to be part of the US powerhouse Hanes Brands Inc.

We have 18 brands in our HBA portfolio, including Bonds, Champion, Berlei, Jockey, Sheridan and Bras N Things, and a number of 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 group of household names delivering products that Aussies just love. And with six hugely successful e-commerce sites, an extensive and rapidly growing store network, amazing and well-established wholesale partnerships and a growing international presence, the future is looking bright.


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