Rusty is an Australian-owned surf and lifestyle brand, proudly based in Perth, Western Australia. Since 1985, we've designed and distributed apparel, surf products and accessories that are sold across Australia and international markets. Built on a rich heritage in surf culture, Rusty has evolved into a multi-category lifestyle brand inspired by youth culture and streetwear while remaining true to the values that built the brand.

As the business continues to grow, we're entering an exciting new chapter, investing in our people, products and brand to build on our momentum and shape the next generation of Rusty.

We are currently looking for a Senior Ladies Designer. In this role you will be designing and developing the Ladies Apparel and Swim ranges to meet the set creative brief and line plans. You must meet the highest quality design standards and ensure timely, quality collections are delivered. This role requires you to use your design skills and flexibility to work with the rest of the design, sales and marketing teams to build excellent product, across multiple categories, that our target market is excited to wear.

What You’ll Be Doing

Research global fashion, colour, fabric and lifestyle trends to develop product that fits our customer and brand direction

Design commercially successful Ladies Apparel and Swim collections across multiple product categories

Develop seasonal concepts, prints, colour palettes and trend direction

Create CADs, colourways and presentation boards using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

Manage the end-to-end product development process, including tech packs, garment specifications, sample reviews and fit sessions

Work closely with our Direct-to-Consumer team to develop customer-focused product that is commercially successful

Source fabrics, trims, washes and finishes to achieve customer expectations and target price points

Build and maintain strong relationships with offshore suppliers, managing timelines, development and quality outcomes

Collaborate closely with the Design, Sales and Marketing teams to deliver on brand and customer briefs





Maintain accurate product development records, critical path and seasonal documentation

Regularly conduct market research to ensure ranges stay on trend

Present seasonal ranges at internal reviews and range releases

What We’re Looking For

Substantial experience in fashion design — a minimum of 3 years in a similar role

A degree or diploma in Fashion Design

Highly creative and innovative design skills, with a commercial mindset

Demonstrated experience in commercial product development, from concept through to production

Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit and fabrication

Positive, proactive and solutions-focused with a genuine can-do attitude.

Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities and business needs can evolve quickly.

A person who leads by example, sharing knowledge and mentoring junior team members to support the growth of the wider Design team.

Ability to work collaboratively with the Head of Ladies Design, embracing creative direction while confidently contributing ideas and expertise.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate respectfully and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

A person who takes ownership of their work, follows through on commitments and contributes positively to achieving shared business goals.

Excellent Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Experience working with offshore suppliers and managing development timelines

An understanding of and genuine passion for the surf, fashion and streetwear industries

Excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills





A versatile approach with the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines

Ability to work harmoniously within a team environment, respecting the views and opinions of others.

Why join Rusty?

You’ll be part of aan iconic, Australian-owned surf and lifestyle brand with nearly 40 years of heritage. You’ll be working alongside an experienced and supportive Design team who encourage collaboration and ideas with an "edge."

You will be rewarded for your efforts with all the staff benefits that Rusty has to offer, such as weekly yoga classes, a generous clothing allowance and social club activities as part of our efforts to ensure a healthy work/life balance.

Please submit a portfolio as part of your application.

Rusty is an iconic Australian surf brand born from the garage shaping bays of San Diego and raised on the raw, rugged coastline of Western Australia. Since the late '80s, we’ve been crafting high-performance surfboards and progressive apparel for those who live for the salt, sun, and everything in between.

Our roots run deep in surf culture, but we don’t just follow the waves, we make our own. With a rebellious spirit and a love for originality, Rusty blends innovation with heritage, drawing on our rich archive while constantly pushing style forward. From shaping world-class boards to designing apparel that moves from beach to street, we're not here to play it safe.

Rusty is an iconic Australian surf brand born from the garage shaping bays of San Diego and raised on the raw, rugged coastline of Western Australia. Since the late '80s, we’ve been crafting high-performance surfboards and progressive apparel for those who live for the salt, sun, and everything in between.

Our roots run deep in surf culture, but we don’t just follow the waves, we make our own. With a rebellious spirit and a love for originality, Rusty blends innovation with heritage, drawing on our rich archive while constantly pushing style forward. From shaping world-class boards to designing apparel that moves from beach to street, we're not here to play it safe.

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📌 Ladies Senior Designer (Western Australia)
🏢 Rusty
📍 Western Australia