ADF - DesignerHybrid

About Us

Workwear Group (WWG) is part of Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety a division of Wesfarmers, a top 20 ASX listed company with over 100,000 employees. Housed under the banner of Workwear Group, our three iconic brands - KingGee, Hard Yakka and NNT - have been in the business of delivering workwear since the late 1920's. 

We are the trusted partner in workwear solutions, manufacturing over seven million units each year. What sets us apart is our continuous investment in innovation, market knowledge, pioneering ideas and sustainability practices.

We work as one team. We put our customers first and are passionate about what we do. Joining WWG is an opportunity to thrive in an inspiring, safe, and inclusive community.

About the Role

Use your creative edge and technical precision to help deliver performance apparel for Australia's Defence Force. We are looking for a talented and driven Designer to lead the development of innovative and functional uniform solutions, balancing customer needs, compliance, and commercial targets.

What you’ll be doing

• Responsible for the design and development of commercially viable, fit-for-purpose ADF products aligned with briefs, sourcing requirements, and performance expectations.
• Deliver innovative design solutions and contribute to product re-engineering, ensuring compliance with standards such as EIA:632 and ISO 9001.
• Lead product design from trend research and concept development through to tech pack creation, fitting, and presentation.
• Ensure all design work meets cost, critical path, and quality expectations, and supports timely product delivery.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, sourcing teams, and customers to deliver on design briefs and support tender submissions.
• Maintain clear communication and strong relationships with offshore suppliers and internal technical teams.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Apparel and/or Textile Design (Tertiary education in Patternmaking and Textiles desirable)
• 3+ years' experience in a Designer role within apparel, preferably in corporate, uniform, or performance sectors
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and CAD; capable of producing precise technical specs and storyboards
• Strong knowledge of textiles, garment construction, fabric technologies, and industrial apparel standards
• Experience working with PLM systems and understanding of EIA:632 or ISO 9001 is desirable
• Excellent time management, collaboration, and stakeholder communication skills

What we offer

• The chance to join a great team of like-minded, hard-working people who are passionate about achieving our vision and the growth objectives of the company.
• Flexible working environment, allowing for work from home day/s each week.
• A competitive salary package and suite of benefits and perks, including a 50% discount on our brands Hard Yakka, King Gee and NNT and 5% Wesfarmers discount for Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and more.
• A tailored career and development plan, plus reward and recognition programs. Whatever your goals we’re here to support you on that journey.
• Our Wellbeing program, Thrive, with activities designed to support the Financial Wellness of our team, Celebrate Diversity, ensure we Get Physical and maintain Healthy Minds, including challenges, yoga, meditation and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• We actively work on creating a safe and inclusive environment free of discrimination. At Workwear Group we aspire to build a culture where diversity is celebrated, where Team Members feel a sense of “I Belong” and are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

You can follow us on LinkedIn or see our company careers page for more opportunities https://www.workweargroup.com.au/careers

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