Designer - Bleacher Athletic

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.

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