• We put our people first – Progression, training and the wellbeing of our staff are our priority
• We care about our planet - 10-year plan in place to be fully sustainable in everything we do
• We are proud of our partnerships – Supporting communities in need through Sleepsafe & Givit
• We are excited about our future – Join us on our journey as we expand our retail network nationally and internationally

TEXTILE DESIGNER | SHERIDAN | ULTIMO, SYDNEY | PART-TIME OR FULL TIME 

Where it all began

Sheridan is an Australian icon in premium home and lifestyle products, we go back 50 years and have always stayed true to our core values of quality, craft and artistry. From launching in store at David Jones in 1973 to our first boutique store in Double Bay, Sydney in 1995, to our launch of new home lifestyle categories in 2014, Sheridan is uniquely Australian and inspired by our beautiful Australian landscapes.

We have a collaborative, fun and inspiring design team in our Ultimo Head Office where most of the magic happens, but the real magic happens Sheridan ends up in our customers' homes.

Are you Sheridan's next Textile Designer?

If you have previous textile design experience and CREATIVE talent then the answer could be YES!

Our team of Textile Designers bring to life all our patterns, colours, prints and weaves you see across the Sheridan products. And to quote our founder Claudio Alcorso we dream of “harnessing creative talent in Australia to produce a range of fabrics that would have unique Australian character” so this is where you will come in to show off your artistry to hand draw, paint and create digital artwork to be used in upcoming Sheridan product.

You will also need to, as a commercially focused designer be able to produce artwork that is in line with the required repeat sizes, colour and layout limitations and you will know our Sheridan customer inside and out.  

This role can either be performed on a full time basis or permnanent part time, 4 days a week.

A day in the life

Its different everyday but you can get used to:

• A fun and collaborative work environment
• Working closely with Senior Design Manager and GM of Product and Innovation and the rest of the Design team
• Producing seasonal mood/trend boards
• Creating artwork either hand drawn, painted or digital
• Collaborating with the design team to inspire and influence design development options across all categories from baby to apparel
• Staying on top of sales trends within categories and products
• Initiating Croquis development and experiments in technique, subject and layout
• Design File Maintenance and filing of research, croquis and other developments and hand rendered artwork for archiving
• Creating Technical Spec Packs for production

What else are we looking for?

• Someone with a degree in fashion/textile design or similar

• Expert knowledge of Photoshop and Illustration
• Solid Knowledge of different materials, print, dye and production processes
• Excellent repeat knowledge
• Excellent Drawing/painting skills
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Ability to interpret a design brief
• Experience creating textile design for fabrics

Why work with us?

• We want you to join us - Be part of an established yet expanding premium Australian retailer with over 150 stores internationally and growing
• We are passionate about our people and their wellbeing - We offer Health & premium benefits. discounted gym memberships and flexible working arrangements
• We care about your development -  Complete our 6-month tailored induction plan through our Sheridan learning and development programs, product nights, team meetings etc.
• We think big & have fun - Be part of an open and collaborative company culture with our established social committee, a wellness program that includes weekly meditation sessions, ‘Lunch and Learn' events and much more.
• We reward and recognize - 40-70% off on all your new favourite brands such as Bonds, Champion, Bras N Things and of course, Sheridan at exclusive prices
• We believe in work life balance - Be part of our summer fun initiative and enjoy a bi-weekly half day off during January-March AND flexible working arrangements where you get to work from the office and home!

Who are we?

Hanes Brands Australasia is home to some of Australia's most iconic intimates and home & lifestyle brands, and we are proud to be part the US powerhouse Hanes Brands Inc.

We have 18 brands in our HBA portfolio, including Bonds, Champion, Berlei, Jockey, Sheridan and Bras N Things, and a number of offices across Australia and New Zealand.
Our Head Office is in Kew, Melbourne; we have multiple sites in Sydney, offices in Auckland and factories in China. We're a group of household names delivering products that Aussies just love. And with six hugely successful e-commerce sites, an extensive and rapidly growing store network, amazing and well-established wholesale partnerships and a growing international presence, the future is looking bright!

Cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace …

At Hanes Australasia we value an inclusive and diverse environment in line with our purpose of creating the fabric of a better life for our People and Planet. Our recruitment decisions are based on the key essential needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique experience, strengths and characteristics.  We encourage you to talk to us about how we can accommodate and provide support for employees with disability, illness, or injury, including: flexible working hours, allocating minor duties to another person, assistive technologies and additional training and support. For more information, please email us at  accessibility@hanes.com. For any non-related accessibility enquiries please direct these to careers@hanes.com

Creating the fabric of a better life for people and the planet:

Outside of government advice to work from home during lockdowns, we are also proud to promote ongoing flexible working, where even after the pandemic ceases, there will be the opportunity to work 2 days from home ongoingly.

How to Apply

Express your interest by selecting apply now and upload your CV & Portfolio. We look forward to hearing from you soon!