Main characteristics
- Company
- Sheridan
- Category
- Design & Architecture
Job summary
An amazing opportunity to join SHERIDAN, an internationally recognised premium home & lifestyle brand Work on future-focused design for our unique and innovative home and lifestyle categories, while immersing yourself in our sustainability and innovation efforts Enjoy hybrid working from home, plus various health and wellbeing initiatives Collaborative culture with a genuine commitment to sustainability Permanent role with learn and grow opportunitiesOur Story
For more than 50 years, Sheridan have been creating the home and lifestyle products people live in and we're still loved for it.
We understand the impact of all that we do and are obsessed with the unresting pursuit of rest.
Living this isn't possible without our team of textile designers, product specialists and designers, who are dedicated to quality, obsessed with aesthetics and forever curious, and constantly providing inspiration to our customers.
We're relentless in our pursuit for a better world one filled with quality, beauty, and innovation and are focused on finding ways to shape the future; an innovation and sustainability journey we're undertaking across the business.
The Opportunity
We are currently looking for an amazing Design Assistant to join the Sheridan Design team in Sydney.
This is an opportunity to work across textile-focused product categories and is a key support in delivering premium quality, fashionable product to market, as well as supporting with future related business initiatives. Your curiosity and continuous improvement mindset will make every day interesting and your role impactful.
In this position, you will assist across the Design team and report directly into our Senior Design Manager. Engagement with future-focused trend and R+D work is key - but it is support of our sustainability projects and lead-initiatives is a key component of this role.
Your new role as a Design Assistant at Sheridan
Supporting the Designers/ Product Developers in the creation and execution of future concepts and product: Capture and maintain product-related data/ technical specifications for design and development teams - Visual boards; digital project trackers; PLM system Manage critical path of product, samples and associated projects with Design leads Collaborate and develop strong relationships with cross functional teams to prepare quality presentations and sales tools for range showings Assist with briefing to international partners - and track amendments Stay up-to-date with market trends/ movements and technical innovation where relevant Maintain up-to-date seasonal product reference reports for business-wide use Contribute to and assist with building Seasonal presentations/ story boards and other packs - using forecast & trend reports; web & market analysis; fashion/ market publications; and initiative! Develop relationships our international sourcing & supply partners
What experience you can bring to us?
A degree in textile/fashion design or product management or similar An innovative and creative approach to design & development Intermediate to High level experience in Excel and Adobe Creative Suite essential Curiosity and team player capability Experience across either fashion, home, textile or lifestyle product Packaging development/ componentry awareness Previous exposure to PLM system (preferred) Proven track record in similar design/ product related role Passion for building, developing and optimising process and practice with sustainability and community in mind
What can we offer you? Genuine commitment to global sustainability https://hbisustains.com/ [link removed] Established and committed LEAN organization offering on-going training to all employees Opportunity Huge staff discounts across all the amazing brands in the Hanes portfolio we're talking huge savings on Bonds, Champion, Sheridan, Bras N Things, Berlei, Jockey - and more! Sample sales and extended family and friend's discounts Wellness Programs - regular free skin checks, flu shots, remedial massages, Employee Assistance Program, fresh fruit delivered on-site Access to awesome perks, including corporate discounts, novated car leasing, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave Program Positive outcomes from and exposure to our collective RAP journey Monthly business updates from our CEO and Senior Leadership Team, with regular presentations from our community partners "Summer Fun" - compressed 9 day fortnights Company-wide "Golden Yarn" Reward & Recognition Program COVID safe, flexible, and relaxed office environment with sit-stand desks "Lunch & Learn" sessions, with topics including financial management and health & wellness Parking allowance
CULTIVATING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE
At Hanes Australasia 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. Our recruitment decisions are based on the key essential needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique experience, strengths, and characteristics. We encourage you to talk to us about how we can accommodate and provide support for employees with disability, illness, or injury, including: flexible working hours, allocating minor duties to another person, assistive technologies and additional training and support. For more information, please email us at [email protected] . For any non-related accessibility enquiries please direct these to [email protected]
Inform me about similar jobs: