ABOUT US
Bleacher Athletic is the sports division of Cotton On Group, creating licensed apparel and fanwear across the AFL, AFLW and NRL.
Alongside this, we are the team behind Upstate Sport - a fast-growing women’s activewear brand born in the studio and built for real life. Designed to move seamlessly from workout to everyday wear, Upstate Sport blends performance, style and community.
With exciting growth plans ahead, this is an opportunity to join the brand at a pivotal stage and help shape what’s next.
https://upstatesport.com.au/
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Upstate Sport brand continues to grow, we have an exciting opportunity for a Designer to join the team. In this role, you’ll bring product to life by translating trend direction and buying briefs into on-brand, commercially relevant designs that resonate with our customer. You’ll play a key role in shaping seasonal ranges, contributing ideas across silhouettes, graphics and product concepts.
Working cross-functionally with Buying, Production and Marketing, you’ll support the end-to-end design process -from concept through to development - ensuring product aligns to brand DNA, customer needs and commercial outcomes. With a strong eye for detail and graphics, you’ll help drive product performance while balancing creativity with commercial impact.
This is a hands-on design role where you’ll contribute to both newness and the evolution of best sellers, continually refining product based on performance insights, feedback and market trends. If you’re ready for your next move and excited by the opportunity to shape product within a growing brand, we’d love to connect.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Degree / qualification in relevant field Production i.e. Fashion, Textiles
- Demonstrated experience in a similar Designer role, designing commercially relevant product
- Strong graphic design capability with the ability to create on-brand artwork
- Solid understanding of garment construction, fabrics and product development
- Proficiency across Adobe Creative Suite
- Commercial mindset with an understanding of how product drives sales and margin
- High attention to detail across design and development stages
- Collaborative approach, with confidence working cross-functionally
- Strong organisation, planning and time management skills
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
- Degree/qualification in Fashion or Textiles
- Demonstrated experience in a similar Designer role
- Strong graphic design capability
- Solid understanding of garment construction and fabrics
- Proficiency across Adobe Creative Suite
- Commercial mindset with understanding of product driving sales
- High attention to detail
- Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams
- Strong organisation, planning, and time management skills
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.
