Designer - Upstate Sport

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.

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 recruitment@cottonon.com.au so we may support you in completing the job application process.