Technical Designer - Country Road (Womenswear)
Apply now Job no: 1000366 Work type: Full-Time Location: Melbourne - CBD & Inner Categories: Design & Development
Purpose
The Technical Designer role is responsible for tracking the design brief pack with the vendor, ensuring quality standards are met throughout. This role actively troubleshoots with stakeholders as technical issues arise, presenting options and solutions aligned to the brand objectives.
Key Accountabilities
Provide technical advice and support to the team regarding styling and fitting requirements
Ensure adherence to critical path timeframes, providing consistent communication to the Design/Product Development teams, especially when variances are anticipated
Pre-measure, QC check, steam, and hang all samples prior to fitting sessions. Identify variances and workmanship or construction issues and clearly communicate them during the session
Ensure all fit comments and construction changes are accurately captured and filed into the technical design pack after each fitting session.
Ownership of fit, including measuring charts and Fit block
Ensure products are produced according to technical specifications, such as material requirements, dimensions, and tolerances
Maintain detailed records of product specifications, testing results, and quality control measures
Review and approve fabric lab test reports and care labels and communicate changes to supplier
Ensure that products meet regulatory and safety requirements, such as product labeling and packaging.
Key Capabilities
Relevant tertiary qualification in design or similar
Proven product development and garment tech experience, particularly with apparel design and manufacturing
High level of attention to detail, ensuring precision in product development and quality assurance
Strong verbal and written communication skills, facilitating effective collaboration with team members and suppliers
Pattern making experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAD software.
Why work for CRG?
The Country Road Group is one of Australasia’s largest Lifestyle Brand Houses comprising of iconic brands such as Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO. Here are some of the great things we offer:
Generous employee discounts across our House of Brands
Seasonal clothing allowance
An additional day of leave for your birthday
An Industry leading Parental Leave Program
Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
Annual learning calendar to support the ongoing development of our team
Support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility Program
We are committed to operating ethically, sustainably, and responsibly.
About Country Road
As Australia’s favourite lifestyle brand, beloved around the world, we deliver timeless Australian style that is designed for life and made to last.
Advertised: 13 Jan 2026 Applications close: 03 Feb 2026
Country Road Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
Country Road Group prefers to manage all sourcing directly, please submit your applications to this role if you are interested. Please note introductions via agency will not be accepted.
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