Job Description
RSEA Safety is Australia's largest independent safety retailer, supplying workwear, PPE and safety equipment across Retail, B2B and Hire.
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With a growing portfolio of in‐house brands, we're looking for an experienced Senior Workwear Designer to join our Design team in Hurstville.
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The Role
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Reporting into the Head Of Retail Merchandise, this is a senior, hands‐on design role with end-to-end ownership of product – from initial concept through to final production.
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You'll develop commercial workwear and apparel from the ground up, producing CADs and tech packs, managing fittings and samples, and working directly with factories and suppliers to bring product to market.
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The role spans seasonal retail ranges and custom B2B projects across multiple product categories.
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Key Responsibilities
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Own product development from concept through to bulk production
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Design and develop commercial workwear and apparel
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Produce CADs, technical drawings, tech packs and specifications
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Manage fittings, sampling and product iterations
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Work directly with factories, suppliers and fabric mills
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Design with a solid understanding of garment construction, fit, function, durability and compliance
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Balance design with cost, margin and production requirements




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Support seasonal ranges and custom B2B projects
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Collaborate with Product, Merchandise, Sales and Marketing
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Provide guidance and mentorship to junior design team members
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About You
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Extensive apparel design experience, ideally within workwear, uniforms or technical apparel
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Proven experience taking garments from concept through to final production
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Strong garment construction and technical development knowledge
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Experience producing CADs, tech packs and detailed specifications
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High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, with Photoshop desirable
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Experience working directly with factories, suppliers and/or fabric mills
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Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
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Ability to manage multiple products and priorities
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Experience with workwear, Hi-Vis or compliant apparel will be highly regarded
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What We Offer
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Senior-level ownership across the full product lifecycle
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Exposure across Retail ranges and B2B customer projects
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Opportunity to see your designs distributed nationally
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Collaborative team environment within a growing national business
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Employee product discounts
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📌 Senior Designer (New South Wales)
🏢 RSEA Safety Australia & New Zealand
📍 New South Wales