Technical Designer - Cotton On Global Support Centre

Cotton On Group; Geelong; Sur place; AUD 60 000 - 84 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working options

On-site restaurant

Staff discounts

Wellness centre access

Paid parental leave

Bring your dog to work

Career growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

Cotton On Group seeks a skilled Technical Designer to ensure superior fit, quality and consistency for Womenswear under a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will provide expert technical advice, create patterns and maintain grade rules to guarantee sizing accuracy, collaborating closely with suppliers and product teams.

You will mentor Product Developers, drive continuous improvements, and uphold a culture focused on excellence and customer-centric results.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Design, Textiles, or Pattern Making.
• Expertise in garment fit, pattern making, and garment construction.
• Proficiency in Lectra; Adobe CAD knowledge is 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.

Responsabilités

• Provide expert technical advice on fit, grading and construction.
• Create and refine garment patterns and maintain grade rules.
• Collaborate with suppliers and product teams to ensure quality and consistency.
• Identify cost-saving solutions without compromising fit and quality.
• Mentor Product Developers and share knowledge to lift team capability.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and standards.

Connaissances

Garment pattern making

Garment fit expertise

Lectra

Fabric knowledge

Quality standards

Mentoring

Formation

Tertiary qualification in Design, Textiles, or Pattern Making

Outils

Lectra

Adobe CAD

Description du poste

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

• • Competitive salary
• • 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 On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids, Rubi Shoes, Typo, Factorie & Supre
• • 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.

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