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ABOUT US
Born in Australia, loved around the world.
At Cotton On, we know good style goes well beyond what's in your wardrobe. We're here to inspire, spark joy and bolster self-expression and creativity. We want our community to feel seen, heard and celebrated, and as a brand, we want to use our voice to make a positive difference in people's lives.
We're playfully rebellious and always optimistic. Join our world and let's do good things together.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a highly skilled and trend-savvy Senior Designer to join our Cotton On Body team. In this leadership role, you will bring creative vision, commercial acumen, and technical expertise to deliver textile designs that our customers love and that push the boundaries of innovation.
You'll lead the design development process from concept to final artwork, ensuring all designs align with our brand DNA and seasonal direction.Partnering closely with cross-functional teams, you will interpret trend insights, create original and commercially viable designs, and mentor junior designers to elevate the overall creative output.
Your ability to anticipate market shifts, balance creativity with business objectives, and deliver designs that excite and inspire will be key to your success. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are ready to shape the future of our textile design direction, we'd love to hear from you.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
* Relevant degree or qualification in a related field, e.g., Textile Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Design.
* Extensive experience in textile design, ideally within activewear, intimates, or lifestyle categories.
* Proven ability to lead the design process from concept to delivery, balancing creativity with commercial needs.
* Expertise in identifying and interpreting emerging fashion and lifestyle trends into innovative, brand-right designs.
* Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and MS Excel.
* Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities to guide and inspire junior designers.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
* Exceptional organisation, planning, and problem-solving skills in a deadline-driven environment.
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
Cotton On's purpose is to make a positive difference in people's lives. Born in Australia, Cotton On is a global fashion and lifestyle retailer with eight brands across 22 countries and 1,500 stores. Powered by 20,000 team members, who together with our customers, are making a positive impact through one life-changing Foundation. Taking their Aussie lifestyle to the world and delivering Good along the way, Cotton On brands offer youthful fashion and lifestyle products across women's, men's, kids, body, accessories and stationery.
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.
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