Technical Designer

Work Initiatives; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Support Centre & wellness facilities

Subsidised onsite childcare

Discounts on Cotton On brands

Wellness support 24/7

Global career growth

Job summary

Cotton On is seeking a skilled Technical Designer for its Womenswear division on a 6 month fixed-term contract. You will ensure fit, quality and sizing consistency, create patterns, and advise on construction with suppliers and product teams.

Mentoring Product Developers and driving continuous improvement are key aspects of the role. You will bring a tertiary design qualification and deep knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, Lectra, and fabric measurement.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Design, Textiles, or Pattern.
• Expertise in garment fit, pattern making, and garment construction.
• Proficiency in Lectra; Adobe/CAD knowledge is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of fabrics, fibers, and accurate garment measuring.
• Experience with overseas suppliers and maintaining quality standards.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Personal effectiveness and excellence in execution.
• Proven ability to mentor others and champion a positive culture.
• Strong initiative and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical advice on fit and construction.
• Create patterns and maintain grade rules to ensure sizing consistency.
• Collaborate with suppliers and product teams to oversee garment construction.
• Identify cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality.
• Mentor Product Developers and share knowledge to improve processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and positive team culture.

Skills

Garment fit

Pattern making

Garment construction

Fabric knowledge

Accurate measuring

Supplier management

Problem solving

Mentoring

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design/Textiles/Pattern

Tools

Lectra

Adobe CAD

Job description

Do you speak fashion? We're hiring, let’s chat!

ABOUT US

Born in Australia, loved around the world.

At Cotton On, we know good style goes well beyond what's in your wardrobe. We’re here to inspire, spark joy and bolster self-expression and creativity.

We want our community to feel seen, heard and celebrated, and as a brand, we want to use our voice to make a positive difference in people's lives. We’re playfully rebellious and always optimistic. Join our world and let's do good things together.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a skilled Technical Designer to play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional fit, quality, and consistency for our garments in our Womenswear category on a 6 month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will ensure that every product meets our high standards and resonates with our customers.

You will provide expert technical advice, create patterns, and maintain grade rules to ensure consistency in fit and sizing. Collaborating closely with suppliers and product teams, you will oversee garment construction, offer cost-effective solutions, and support the delivery of products that our customers love. By fostering strong relationships, sharing knowledge, and mentoring Product Developers, you will contribute to a high-performing, values-driven culture.

This role is perfect for someone passionate about combining technical expertise with creative problem-solving to achieve outstanding results.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Tertiary qualification in Design, Textiles, or Pattern

Making.

• Expertise in garment fit, pattern making, and garment construction.
• Proficiency in Lectra, with Adobe/CAD knowledge being advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of fabrics, fibers, and accurate garment measuring.
• Experience working with overseas suppliers and maintaining quality standards.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Personal effectiveness and a commitment to excellence in execution.
• Proven ability to mentor others, build relationships, and champion a positive culture.
• Strong initiative and commercial acumen.

BENEFITS

• Flexible working options & people-first leave initiatives
• Access to our world-class Support Centre, with an in-house restaurant & state-of-the-art wellness centre featuring free gym & holistic health services
• Subsidised onsite childcare centre
• 50% off our Brands | Cotton
• 24/7 Wellness support – mental health, relationships, family + more
• Local & Global career growth
• Discounts for you & your family – medical, travel, financial + more
• Performance & Peak incentives to reward + recognise our team
• Returnity - Paid program for new parents heading back to work
• Bring your dog to work
• Recognition, team connection moments & more!

Cotton On’s purpose is to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Born in Australia, Cotton

On is a global fashion and lifestyle retailer with eight brands across 22 countries and 1,500 stores. Powered by 20,000 team members, who together with our customers, are making a positive impact through one life-changing Foundation. Taking their Aussie lifestyle to the world and delivering

Good along the way, Cotton On brands offer youthful fashion and lifestyle products across women's, men’s, kids, body, accessories and stationery. We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us.

We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers. If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at ***********@cottonon.com.au so we may support you in completing the job application process.