Reporting to the Head of Retail Merchandising, this is a senior, hands-on design role with end-to-end ownership of product – from initial concept through to final production. Develop commercial 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 and provides guidance and mentorship to junior members of the design team.
Key responsibilities
- Own product development from concept through to bulk production
- Design and develop commercial apparel across seasonal retail ranges and custom B2B projects
- Produce CADs, technical drawings, tech packs and specifications
- Manage fittings, sampling and product iterations
- Work directly with factories, suppliers and fabric mills to bring product to market
- Design with a robust understanding of garment construction, fit, function, durability and compliance
- Balance design with cost, margin and production requirements
- Pitch ideas confidently and present the creative vision clearly to internal teams and clients
- Manage open and ongoing relationships with key factories, suppliers and fabric mills
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the design team
About you
- Extensive apparel design experience, ideally with technical apparel
- Proven experience taking garments from concept through to final production
- Strong 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
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple products and priorities autonomously
- Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate creative vision, concepts and solutions to stakeholders, internal teams and clients
📌 FASHION: Designer (Sydney)
🏢 Thread Hunters
📍 Sydney
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