ABOUT US

Workwear Group (WWG) is part of Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety a division of Wesfarmers, a top 20 ASX listed company with over 100,000 employees. Housed under the banner of Workwear Group, our three iconic brands - KingGee, Hard Yakka and NNT - have been in the business of delivering workwear since the late 1920’s.
We are the trusted partner in workwear solutions, manufacturing over seven million units each year. What sets us apart is our continuous investment in innovation, market knowledge, pioneering ideas and sustainability practices.
We work as one team. We put our customers first and are passionate about what we do. Joining WWG is an opportunity to thrive in an inspiring, safe, and inclusive community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Immerse yourself in the innovative world of fit-for-purpose apparel design. This role offers the unique opportunity to create high-performance, functional, and commercially viable products that meet the specific needs of diverse clients. You’ll bring customer design briefs to life, crafting solutions that deliver exceptional functionality and align with brand positioning and business goals.
This is your chance to expand your design portfolio and contribute to WWG’s reputation as a leader in the uniform industry. By driving creativity and innovation, you’ll push the boundaries of what workwear can achieve while delivering outstanding results that exceed customer expectations.
This is a contract position.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Conduct proactive research into trends in fabrications, construction, trims, technology, and accessories to inspire innovative, fit-for-purpose designs.
• Develop commercially viable product lines that align with WWG requirements and customer design briefs.
• Critically analyse and improve existing products and client ranges for enhanced functionality and performance.
• Create comprehensive technical specifications to ensure accurate product development.
• Oversee fitting appraisals, collaborating with relevant teams to ensure optimal product fit and quality.
• Manage adherence to critical path timelines while identifying and implementing strategies to streamline development processes.
• Address roadblocks with a solutions-focused approach to improve speed and efficiency in product development.
• Ensure product compliance through thorough wearer trials, quality testing, and risk assessments.
• Design cost-effective products that meet FOB price targets by optimizing materials and construction methods.
• Monitor sampling and testing phases to ensure product viability and performance standards are met.