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About the Role

This role involves partnering with Design, suppliers, and global teams to develop new raw materials that meet high-quality standards, working at the forefront of fabric innovation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and source fabrics, trims, and raw materials to support new product ranges and seasonal development.
• Work closely with Design, Technical, and Product teams to bring product concepts to life.
• Manage raw material developments through testing and approval, ensuring quality, cost, and timelines are met.
• Coordinate fabric and trim testing, wear trials, and product evaluations.
• Maintain material specifications, development records, and libraries within PLM and other systems.
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to ensure materials meet quality, safety, and sustainability standards.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and new materials, sharing relevant insights with the broader team.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Raw Material Development, Product Development, or Textile Development role within the apparel or textile industry.
• Strong understanding of fabric and trim development, with the ability to balance quality, cost, and commercial outcomes.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple development projects and deadlines.
• A collaborative approach with strong communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with cross-functional teams.
• A proactive problem solver who enjoys working through technical challenges and driving continuous improvement.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage development information and product specifications accurately.
• Experience working with PLM systems and Microsoft Office will be highly regarded.

Skills

• Fabric development
• Trim development
• PLM systems
• Microsoft Office
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem-solving

Location

• Pyrmont, Sydney

Work Type

• Hybrid Working
• Flexible working arrangements

Experience Level

• Previous experience in a Raw Material Development, Product Development, or Textile Development role

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work on innovative product development
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Generous staff discounts
• Health and wellbeing initiatives

About the Company

• Hanes Brands Australasia is committed to innovation, collaboration, and creating products people love.
• We value an inclusive and diverse environment in line with our purpose of creating the fabric of a better life for our People and Planet.

Equal Opportunity

• Our recruitment decisions are based on the key requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique experience, strengths and capabilities.
• We encourage you to talk to us about how we can accommodate and provide support throughout the recruitment process and your employment journey.