Build your career in Technical Apparel Design & Product DevelopmentFast-growing, global, baby sleepwear brandLocation Zetland/Sydney, hybrid work, great company cultureAbout Love to DreamLove to Dream is a leading Australian baby sleep brand with a global presence, sold across Australia, the US, UK, EU, and Canada.
Known for cutting-edge design and uncompromising safety standards, we are growing our Sydney-based Design & Product Development team to support an expanding product range and increasing market demand.Why we're hiringWe're expanding the Sydney Design & Product Development team and are recruiting a Design & Development Assistant to support day‐to‐day design execution and sample room operations.
You will work closely with our experienced Design & Product Development Team, supporting our growth, whilst learning and building your career!
About the role:The Design and Development Assistant supports the Sydney Design & Product Development (D&PD;) team in bringing product concepts to life, with a focus on artwork, CAD execution, colourway development, and PLM data accuracy.
Reporting to the D&PD; Manager, you will take ownership of design execution and data management tasks that keep the seasonal range moving, from CAD flats and textile artwork through to sample room organisation and style records.This is a hands-on, entry-to-early-career role for someone who wants to build a career in technical apparel design and product development.
You will work closely with the D&PD; Manager, learning how tech packs, specifications, and sample approvals come together, while owning a defined set of execution and data tasks yourself.Key responsibilities1.




Design Execution & ArtworkProduce CAD flat drawings in Adobe Illustrator for assigned stylesDevelop colourway options and mock-ups for range reviewTranslate design direction into repeat textile artwork, including print placements, as requiredSpecify print placement, scale, and colour separations; prepare factory‐ready art files to supplier specificationBuild visual range plans layouts, and creative assets for seasonal presentationsMaintain and curate the digital asset library2.
PLM & Data ManagementEnter and maintain PLM style records and BOM data with accuracyOwn SKU coding and governance across the rangeMaintain component and trim records3.
Sample ManagementManage the sample room; organisation, logging, and tracking of all samples from proto through to approvalMaintain the strike‐off and lab dip library4.
Cross-Functional CollaborationSupport the D&PD; Manager on tech pack and CAD execution for assigned stylesAttend weekly design and development meetings and contribute to product review discussionsKeep all product data in the PLM system current, accurate, and completeCreate and maintain Visual Range Plans that the whole business relies on to track seasonal progress.Follow the critical path - proactively prioritise, flag risks early, and ensure every seasonal milestone lands on time.The Requirements:To be successful, you will demonstrate:Qualification in apparel, textile or fashion design,



with some experience (entry-early career) experience in product developmentYou are confident in Adobe Illustrator and keen to build your skills in CAD, tech packs, and PLM systems.You are highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple tasks (sample logging, artwork files, SKU records) without letting anything slip.You are eager to learn the end-to-end product development process and want hands‐on exposure to how a global apparel brand takes a design from concept to bulk production.Experience with babywear, sleepwear, or safety-regulated apparel is a plus but not essential.Must be based in Sydney and able to travel to Zetland minimum 3 days per weekOur Mission & ValuesAt Love to DreamTM, we believe today's little dreamers are the shapers of tomorrow.
We want to celebrate the power of sleep with every product and brighten our world, one little dreamer at a time.
Our core values inspire each of us every day:Dare to DreamLead with LoveInspired by FamiliesMade with LoveWhat We OfferAn Australian brand with a global presence — products sold in AU, US, UK, EU, and CanadaA hands‐on entry point into technical design and product developmentDirect mentoring from the Design & Product Development ManagerA small, tight-knit team where your contribution is visible and valuedModern workflows with active use of AI and digital toolsCompetitive salary and superannuationWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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📌 Design & Development Assistant - Apparel (Sydney)
🏢 Love To Dream
📍 Sydney