RSEA Safety is Australia’s largest independent safety retailer, supplying workwear, PPE and safety equipment across Retail, B2B and Hire.

With a growing portfolio of in‑house brands, we’re looking for an experienced Senior Workwear Designer to join our Design team in Hurstville.

The Role

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.

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.

The role spans seasonal retail ranges and custom B2B projects across multiple product categories.

Key Responsibilities
Own product development from concept through to bulk production
Design and develop commercial workwear and apparel
Produce CADs, technical drawings, tech packs and specifications
Manage fittings, sampling and product iterations
Work directly with factories, suppliers and fabric mills
Design with a strong understanding of garment construction, fit, function, durability and compliance
Balance design with cost,



margin and production requirements
Support seasonal ranges and custom B2B projects
Collaborate with Product, Merchandise, Sales and Marketing
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior design team members

About You
Extensive apparel design experience, ideally within workwear, uniforms or technical apparel
Proven experience taking garments from concept through to final production
Robust garment construction and technical development knowledge
Experience producing CADs, tech packs and detailed specifications
High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, with Photoshop desirable
Experience working directly with factories, suppliers and/or fabric mills
Robust commercial awareness and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple products and priorities
Experience with workwear, Hi-Vis or compliant apparel will be highly regarded

What We Offer
Senior-level ownership across the full product lifecycle
Exposure across Retail ranges and B2B customer projects
Opportunity to see your designs distributed nationally
Collaborative team setting within a growing national business
Employee product discounts
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📌 Senior Designer Wagga Wagga
🏢 RSEA Safety Australia & New Zealand
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