ABOUT US
The Bleacher Athletic team has supplied on-field kits for the Geelong Football Club for the last 10 seasons. We also work with the NRL on supporter wear for every club. We are now also proud partners of Adidas, bringing to life all licensed product for their local partnerships across AFL, NRL and Netball. We also design and develop the Upstate Sport brand, focusing on women’s performance and streetwear inspired co-ordinates.
We stand for diversity, empowering people of all backgrounds to express their individual style and make their mark on the world.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We have an opportunity for a Designer to join the Bleacher Athletic team where you'll play a key role in bringing product to life, creating apparel ranges that connect fans with the teams, brands and sporting moments they love. Combining trend insights, customer briefs and brand direction, you'll develop innovative product concepts across supporter wear and on-field apparel, balancing creativity with strong commercial outcomes.
Working closely with the Head of Product & Partnerships, you'll drive the design process from initial concept through to development, collaborating with Sales, Production, Graphic Design and external suppliers to deliver high-quality product that meets customer expectations and business objectives. You'll also work with key licensing partners, including Adidas and New Era, ensuring all product aligns to brand standards while identifying opportunities to evolve existing ranges and introduce new product concepts.
With a strong understanding of both design and product development, you'll create detailed specifications, manage sample development and contribute to fit and refinement processes, ensuring product is delivered on time and true to design intent. This role offers the opportunity to influence product direction, contribute fresh ideas and play an important part in the continued growth of the Bleacher Athletic brand!
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Relevant qualification in Fashion Design, Product Design or a related discipline.
- Proven experience designing apparel product, ideally within sportswear, supporter wear, licensed product or fashion retail.
- Strong graphic design capability with advanced Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills.
- Sound understanding of garment construction, fabrication, fit and product development processes.
- Experience creating detailed tech packs, product specifications and development documentation.
- Commercially minded, with the ability to balance creativity, customer needs and business outcomes.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects within critical path timelines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across cross-functional teams and suppliers.
- Experience working with offshore suppliers and licensed brand frameworks will be highly regarded.
OUR CULTURE
We love big ideas and rolling up our sleeves to get the job done. We work hard – and together, we do great stuff. We’ve created an environment that thrives on creativity and self-expression, an environment we love showing up to. Every day.
Right from the get-go, our team have been like great mates to us – and you look after your mates, always. So, we care for our people at work and at home; 24/7. We’re all about supporting and empowering them to be the healthiest versions of themselves.
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!
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.
If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] so we may support you in completing the job application process.
Skills Required
- Relevant qualification in Fashion Design, Product Design or a related discipline
- Proven experience designing apparel product, ideally within sportswear, supporter wear, licensed product or fashion retail
- Advanced Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills
- Understanding of garment construction, fabrication, fit and product development processes
- Experience creating detailed tech packs, product specifications and development documentation
- Commercially minded with ability to balance creativity and business outcomes
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects within critical path timelines
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, experience collaborating across cross-functional teams and suppliers
- Experience working with offshore suppliers and licensed brand frameworks
What We Do
Our purpose has always been to make a positive difference in people’s lives, and our team and customers are at the heart of this. We started in 1988, with our first ‘shop’ being the boot of a Ford Bronco parked at The Beckley Market in Geelong, Australia. Inside? A stack of denim jackets; it was the start of something big. Our vision is to take our eight Aussie lifestyle brands to the world, delivering Good along the way. And we know that our responsibility goes far beyond selling great products. We work to prioritise people and the planet, while making products our customers love, ones that we can all be proud of. We’re a diverse bunch from all around the world who love to think big. We live for a challenge and give anything a go. We work hard and pride ourselves on creating an environment free from hierarchy and ego. One that promotes creativity and self-expression, allowing our team to do what they do best. We look after our people 24/7 – not just when they’re at work, but outside of it too. Since day one, our team members have been like great mates to us – and you look after your mates. We support and empower our team members to be the healthiest versions of themselves. And we keep it real, always. We’re customer-obsessed in everything we do, and believe us when we say the obsession is real! When you join our team, you’re part of something bigger – you’re here to be inspired, to learn, to do the right thing, and above all else, to make a positive difference. 20,000 people. 8 brands. 20 countries. 1,300 stores (and counting) and one life-changing Foundation. That's Cotton On Group.
