• Enjoy hybrid working from home, plus various health and wellbeing initiatives
• Collaborative culture with a genuine commitment to sustainability
• Learn and Grow opportunities

Our Story

Who wouldn't want to be part of the Bonds family? We're an iconic brand, making Aussie's comfy everyday… and we have been for over 100 years! As a company, we are passionate about developing our people: there are endless opportunities for career progression in so many different areas of the business. We are open, collaborative and straight-talking, and we love coming to work every day to bring our fabulous Australia brands to life that are loved by … well, everyone!

The Opportunity 

We are currently looking for an amazing Design Assistant to join the BONDS Design team in Pyrmont.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large design-led organisation and contribute to a well-established and hugely successful category. You are a strong creative who is passionate about creating and designing commercial and innovative products, and seeking to build an exciting career.

Your new role as a Design Assistant at BONDS…

Supporting the Designers in the creation and execution of future concepts and product:

• Assist with seasonal colour and textile print developments.
• Prepare work requests for new style prototypes, development packs and Tech Data sheets
• Liaise with garment technicians on work requests and follow up on sample developments
• Complete small design projects under the guidance of your Manager
• Use creative forecast services, magazines, colour authorities, websites, and market analysis to assist in providing information for trend directions, story boards and project work
• Collaborate and develop strong relationships with cross functional teams and our international sourcing teams
• Prepare quality presentations and sales tools for internal range showings, sales conferences, retail range showings

What experience you can bring to us?

• A degree in fashion design
• An understanding of fit and construction
• An innovative and creative approach to design & development
• Intermediate to High level experience in Excel and Adobe Creative Suite essential
• Curiosity and team player capability
• Packaging development/ componentry awareness
• Previous exposure to PLM system (preferred)
• Proven track record in similar design/ product related role
• Passion for building, developing and optimising process and practice with sustainability and community in mind

What can we offer you?

• Genuine commitment to global sustainability https://hbisustains.com/
• Established and committed LEAN organization offering on-going training to all employees
• Huge staff discounts across all the amazing brands in the Hanes portfolio … we're talking huge savings on Bonds, Champion, Sheridan, Bras N Things, Berlei, Jockey – and more!
• Sample sales and extended family and friend's discounts
• Wellness Programs – regular free skin checks, flu shots, remedial massages, Employee Assistance Program, fresh fruit delivered on-site  
• Access to awesome perks, including corporate discounts, novated car leasing, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave Program
• Positive outcomes from and exposure to our collective RAP journey
• Monthly business updates from our CEO and Senior Leadership Team, with regular presentations from our community partners
• “Summer Fun” – compressed 9 day fortnights
• Company-wide “Golden Yarn” Reward & Recognition Program
• COVID safe, flexible, and relaxed office environment with sit-stand desks
• “Lunch & Learn” sessions, with topics including financial management and health & wellness
• Parking allowance

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