Description
ABOUT US
The Bleacher Athletic team has supplied on-field kits for the Geelong Football Club, as well as all AFLW clubs since the competitions inception 8 years ago. 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 are looking for a creative and enthusiastic individual to join our Bleacher Athletic team as a Product Developer Assistant, supporting product development across on-field product for AFL, AFLW and NRL under Adidas brands. As the pivotal link between the buyer and the supplier, you will be responsible for sending accurate information clearly and concisely to internal and external stakeholders and ensuring Production is completed in a timely manner. Your key areas of focus will be style production, managing production and shipping schedules, approving lab dips, trims, strikes offs and bulk fabrics, garment measurements and fittings, sample coordination and technical drawings for our products. If you are someone who loves developing ethical products that make a difference to the lives of others, then this could be your new role.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
1. Graduate degree / qualification in relevant field i.e. Fashion, Textiles, Production
2. Basic knowledge of product specifications, garment construction and measurement, composition, fabrics and fiber knowledge.
3. Understanding of Cut and Sew construction and fabrication is highly regarded
4. Proficient capabilities in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Illustrator.
5. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail together with ability to multi-task and prioritise to meet deadlines
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
6. Competitive salary
7. Flexible working options & people-first leave initiatives
8. Access to our world-class Support Centre, with an in-house restaurant & state-of-the-art wellness centre featuring free gym & holistic health services
9. Subsidised onsite childcare centre
10. 50% off our Brands | Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids, Rubi Shoes, Typo, Factorie & Supre
11. 24/7 Wellness support – mental health, relationships, family + more
12. Local & Global career growth
13. Discounts for you & your family – medical, travel, financial + more
14. Performance & Peak incentives to reward + recognise our team
15. Returnity - Paid program for new parents heading back to work
16. Bring your dog to work
17. 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 so we may support you in completing the job application process.