28 Sep
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Country Road Group
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Melbourne
28 Sep
Country Road Group
Melbourne
As Australia's favourite lifestyle brand, beloved around the world, Country Road deliver timeless Australian style that is designed for life and made to last.
As the Senior Technical Designer, you will provide expert technical leadership across the product development lifecycle, partnering with Design, Product Development and Production teams to translate creative vision into commercially successful, high-quality products.
You will lead the technical design process from concept through to bulk production, ensuring exceptional fit, construction, quality and compliance standards while building strong supplier partnerships and developing technical capability across the team.
Through your expertise, coaching and continuous improvement mindset, you will help deliver products that reflect the Country Road quality standards and customer expectations.
Please note this is a fixed term opportunity, ending in August ****.
How You Will Contribute
Lead the technical design process, providing expert advice on garment construction, fit, grading and manufacturing
Create and maintain accurate technical packs within PLM, ensuring products are production-ready
Lead fit sessions, assess samples and ensure fit comments and technical updates are accurately documented
Establish and maintain construction standards that deliver consistent quality across suppliers
Partner with Design, Product Development and Production teams to resolve technical issues and balance quality, cost and timelines
Manage technical deliverables against the critical path,
ensuring timely communication and issue resolution
Ensure garments are approved for bulk production through accurate specifications, fit, QA and compliance
Build robust relationships with suppliers and external partners to support quality and manufacturing outcomes
Drive continuous improvement across technical processes, fit standards and PLM practices
Coach and develop Technical Designers while fostering an inclusive, high-performing team culture.
Capabilities We Value
5+ years' experience in Technical Design, Product Development or a similar apparel technical role
Strong expertise in garment construction, fit, grading, patternmaking and apparel manufacturing
Proven experience managing technical product development from concept through to production
Solid knowledge of PLM systems, technical specifications and garment quality standards
What We Offer
Bi-annual product allowance, access to sample sales and 40% discount for you and your immediate family across all CRG brands
Flex your leave your way, including birthday leave, volunteer leave, personal leave and more
Access to health and wellbeing support, including Health Insurance, 24/7 EAP counselling,
discounted gym memberships and financial advice services
18 weeks paid parental leave program for eligible employees with return-to-work clothing allowance
Internal career opportunities across our brands
Annual learning calendar to support your ongoing development
Support impactful community and charity partnerships across our brands, including OCRF, Our Watch, First Nations Reconciliation, Movember, Red Cross and Landcare.
Who We Are
Country Road Group is a design-led portfolio of premium fashion brands, comprising five iconic labels: Country Road, Mimco, Trenery, Witchery and Politix.
Each brand has its own story, and together they hold a market-leading position in the mid to upper tier of Australia's specialty fashion segment with a focus on delivering our ambition to build a portfolio of distinctive brands that drive sustainable growth.
Country Road Group is part of Woolworths Holdings Limited (South Africa), a leading Southern Hemisphere retail group.
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Country Road Group acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities.
We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present.
We're committed to inclusion and accessibility.
If we can support you with any adjustments at any stage, please let us know.
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📌 Senior Technical Designer (Menswear) - Country Road (Fixed Term)
🏢 Country Road Group
📍 Melbourne