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
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
Solid 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 (Australia)
🏢 Thread Hunters
📍 Australia
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