Senior R&D Innovator

at  Hanes Brands

• Collaborative culture with a genuine commitment to people and planet
• Health & wellbeing programs, hybrid and flexible working
• Permanent, newly created role with learn and grow opportunities

A LITTLE ABOUT US…

Bras N Things is Australia’s leading lingerie retailer, with more than 200 stores across Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and still expanding within existing and emerging markets including the US!
We are proud to be part of HanesBrands Australasia, home to iconic brands including Bonds, Sheridan, Champion and Jockey, and the broader HanesBrands Inc group, one of the world’s largest manufacturer and marketer of basic apparel brands.
At Bras N Things we are committed and passionate about Our Purpose of ’supporting women to confidently be themselves’- this resonates in everything we do. Our culture is found in the little things…..our focus on customers, communication, team building and the respect that our team have for each other creates an environment full of passion, proactivity, and positive attitudes.

WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I HAVE:

Your responsibilities will include:
Managing seasonal developments including new fabrics, prints and trims
Managing test reports on new materials
Developing key industry contacts to improve product knowledge and maximise application of technology
Setting standards and ensure consistency in fabric and trim standards
Driving R&D projects to ensure timelines are met and product brief achieved

Working closely with the inspirational design team and our teams in Asia to ensure clear communication on all projects

• Experienced at developing product for a market leading Brand in a fast- paced business
• Experience researching and creating new original ideas and unique IP
• Experience working across cross functional teams and tight deadlines
• High skill level and knowledge in the principals of textile technology and textile manufacturing, and be able to apply this knowledge to create new innovation (such as new fibres, yarns, knitting, dyeing, print techniques, fabric properties and garment finishing techniques)

Please refer the Job description for details