Role Summary

We’re looking for a creative and detail‑driven Assistant Designer to join our Cotton On Menswear team. The role involves uncovering emerging trends, exploring new ideas and supporting the development of product that feels exciting, relevant and uniquely ours. You will contribute across the design journey—from concept through to sample—building strong technical and creative skills while bringing energy, curiosity and a fresh perspective to the team.

Responsibilities

- Support the design and development of product aligned to brand DNA, customer needs and commercial outcomes.
- Assist in translating trend and buying direction into relevant, wearable product across categories.
- Support development from concept to sample, ensuring accuracy, quality and fit.
- Assist in creating CADs, tech packs and design specifications.
- Partner with Buying, Trend and Production to support delivery to the critical path.
- Support sample development, fit sessions and updates to design specifications.
- Take ownership of selected styles or components within a category.
- Use feedback and performance insights to continuously refine and improve product.

Qualifications & Experience

- Qualification in Fashion Design or a related field.
- Experience in an Assistant Designer or similar role within a fashion or retail environment.
- Strong eye for trend‑led product that resonates with our customer.
- Understanding of garment construction, materials and development processes.
- High attention to detail across all stages of design and development.




- Growing commercial awareness and understanding of product performance.
- Strong collaboration skills across Design, Buying and Production.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines within a critical path environment.
- Proactive, adaptable mindset with a willingness to learn and continuously build capability.

Benefits

- Competitive salary.
- Flexible working options and people‑first leave initiatives.
- Access to our world‑class Support Centre, with an in‑house restaurant, state‑of‑the‑art wellness centre featuring free gym and holistic health services, subsidised onsite childcare centre.
- 50% off our brands: Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids, Rubi Shoes, Typo, Factorie & Supre.
- 24/7 Wellness support – mental health, relationships, family + more.
- Local & Global career growth.
- Discounts for you & your family – medical, travel, financial + more.
- Performance & Peak incentives to reward & recognise our team.
- Returnity – Paid programme for current parents heading back to work.
- Bring your dog to work.
- Recognition, team connection moments & more.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us. If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at so we may support you in completing the job application process.

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📌 Assistant Designer - Cotton On Menswear Global Support Centre at Cotton On (Geelong)
🏢 Cotton On
📍 Geelong