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 womens 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 whats next.

THE ROLE

As the Upstate Sport brand continues to grow we have an exciting opportunity for a Designer to join the this role youll bring product to life by translating trend direction and buying briefs into on-brand commercially relevant designs that resonate with our customer. Youll play a key role in shaping seasonal ranges contributing ideas across silhouettes graphics and product concepts.

Working cross-functionally with Buying Production and Marketing youll 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 youll help drive product performance while balancing creativity with commercial impact.

This is a hands-on design role where youll contribute to both newness and the evolution of best sellers continually refining product based on performance insights feedback and market trends. If youre ready for your next move and excited by the opportunity to shape product within a growing brand wed 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. Weve 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. Were 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-houserestaurant& state-of-the-artwellness centre featuring free gym &holistic health services
• Subsidised onsite childcare centre
• 50% off ourBrands Cotton On Cotton On Body CottonOnKids Rubi Shoes Typo Factorie &Supre
• 24/7 Wellnesssupport 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-Paidprogram 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 20000 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 voicesexperiencesand backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers.

If you have any individual needsin order tofullyparticipatein the recruitment process please contact us we may support you in completing the job application process.