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Be In Good Company
- Permanent role with learn and grow opportunities
- Health & wellbeing programs, hybrid and flexible working
- Collaborative culture with a genuine commitment to sustainability
About the Role
We have an exciting career opportunity for an experienced Construction and Fit Innovator to join our Design and Innovation team!
Reporting to the Head Technical Designer, Intimates this role will work with design & technical teams (Australia & ASIA) to ensure a consistent approach is developed and maintained with relation to agreed fit process. You will be responsible in providing technical expertise through specifications and develop fit of garments across all HAA Brands.
What will I be doing?
- Proactively organize & manage workflow that adheres to project milestones & development timelines
- Manage multiple projects from initial design brief stage through prototyping, development, and sign off for production
- Interpreting design brief to create original patterns and proto sample to achieve design requirements
- Utilise advanced technical garment construction skills and experience to provide feedback during prototype development and fit sessions
- Come prepared to fittings with proactive solutions to achieve product expectations
- Conduct wear testing for consumer validation
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders such as Design, Raw Materials, Product Development and overseas supply partners for current and future development projects
- Create and manage technical specifications to ensure documentation is accurate
What experience do I have?
- Experience in a Patternmaker role within the intimates industry
- Strong understanding of bra construction, including fabric moulding, foam cup development & creation of measurements or swimwear
- Understanding of computer grading using Gerber or similar software would be desirable
- Strong PC skills: MS Office suite, a working knowledge of Illustrator, and PLM system
- Proven communication and influencing skills - you'll be communicating regularly with our technical team in Asia over the phone or via video conference
- Flexible and positive attitude, comfortable with change and able to work in a fast moving environment
What can we offer you?
- Amazing working culture, structured training & development programs, genuine internal career pathways … love coming to work!
- Huge staff discounts! Enjoy up to 70% across all brands in the Hanes portfolio … we're talking about huge savings on Bonds, Sheridan, Bras N Things, Berlei, Jockey – and more!
- Sample sales and extended family and friends' 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, Parental Leave Program
- Monthly business updates from our CEO and Senior Leadership Team, with regular presentations from our community partners
- “Summer Fun” – take advantage of a days leave every fortnight, in addition to your leave allowance, during the summer months and make the most of the sun!
- “Lunch & Learn” sessions, with topics including financial management and health & wellness
- Established and committed LEAN organization offering on-going training to all employees
- Genuine commitment to global sustainability - https://hbisustains.com/
Who are we?
Hanes Brands Australasia is home to some of Australia's most iconic brands, and we are proud to be part the US powerhouse Hanes Brands Inc, one of the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of basic apparel brands. We have 18 brands in our HBA portfolio, including Bonds, Champion, Berlei, Jockey, Sheridan and Bras N Things, and 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 household name delivering beautiful comfy 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
How to Apply: Express your interest by selecting apply now and upload your CV. We are excited to hear from you!
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