Senior Activewear Designer: Lead Bold, Functional Lines

CSB; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short Term Incentive Program

Parental leave package

State-of-the-art gym

Competitive staff discounts

Exciting team events

Job summary

CSB is seeking a Senior Fashion Designer to lead the design and development of innovative, commercially successful activewear collections. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, significant experience in activewear design, and advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

This role offers a hybrid work model balanced between office and remote work, along with competitive staff discounts and a supportive parental leave package.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in activewear design.
• Deep understanding of the CSB customer.
• Proven track record developing commercially successful collections.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of innovative collections.
• Create detailed design specifications and technical packs.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Production, and Marketing teams.

Skills

Activewear design

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Technical drawing

Garment construction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or related discipline

Tools

CAD

Job description

Crop Shop Boutique (CSB) is a fast-growing Australian e-commerce brand redefining athleisure since its launch in 2019 by Rachel Dillon. With a mission to empower women worldwide, CSB blends style, function, and confidence in every piece we create. Our team thrives on relentlessly raising the bar, being perfectly practical, and being unapologetically fearless.

About The Role

The Senior Fashion Designer is responsible for leading the design and development of innovative, commercially successful collections that elevate the CSB brand and strengthen its position within the global activewear market.

This role combines creativity, trend forecasting, technical expertise, and commercial awareness to deliver collections that are both fashion-forward and performance-driven. Working closely with Product Development, Production, Merchandising, Marketing, and Creative teams, the Senior Fashion Designer translates brand strategy and customer insights into compelling product ranges that drive growth and customer loyalty.

As a senior member of the Product team, this role also contributes to the evolution of CSB's design direction, ensuring consistency, innovation, and excellence across all categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Create innovative, brand-aligned products that balance trend relevance, functionality, and commercial viability
• Ensure all designs align with the CSB brand aesthetic, customer expectations, and growth objectives
• Present concepts and collections to senior stakeholders with confidence and clarity
• Maintain a deep understanding of customer preferences, behaviours, and evolving market demands
• Proactively identify opportunities for product innovation and differentiation
• Create detailed design specifications, technical packs, and product documentation
• Review prototypes, samples, and fit sessions to ensure design intent is maintained
• Provide clear feedback and direction to suppliers and manufacturers
• Ensure products meet quality, fit, functionality, and performance standards
• Collaborate with Merchandising and Planning teams to identify opportunities and manage product lifecycle decisions
• Contribute to category growth strategies and long-term product roadmaps
• Support content and campaign teams by providing product storytelling and design rationale
• Foster a culture of creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Contribute to design processes, standards, and ways of working
  
  

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Textile Design, or related discipline preferred
• Significant experience in activewear design
• Deep understanding of the CSB customer
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and CAD
• Strong technical drawing and specification development capability
• Deep understanding of fabrics, garment construction, fit, grading, and manufacturing processes
• Experience developing technical packs and managing sample development
• Understanding of product lifecycle management systems preferred
• Strong understanding of global fashion, activewear, and lifestyle markets
• Proven track record developing commercially successful collections
• Exceptional creative and conceptual design skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  
  

Why Join CSB?

• Hybrid work model – balance of in-office & WFH
• Short Term Incentive Program
• Parental leave package for both parents
• State-of-the-art gym at CSB HQ
• Competitive staff discounts
• Be a part of our mission to empower women worldwide
• Exciting team events & initiatives
  
  

How To Apply

If you're ready to contribute to CSB’s mission and growth, we’d love to hear from you! Join in empowering women worldwide, CSB style. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via the job board only (direct applications via email or LinkedIn messages will not be accepted). For further information, please reach out to Dylan Anger at [e-mail].