Rm Development Assistant

Develop your career in Raw Material Development with BONDS!Fantastic opportunity to learn and grow and be mentored by professionals in the fieldPyrmont location in beautiful new office | Enjoy Hybrid working from home & Office!What is in it for me?Who wouldn't want to be part of Hanes Brands? Our culture is fantastic, made so by our people and the standards we set and strive towards each day. We enjoy the benefits of being part of a global organisation, whilst staying true to our heritage. As a company, we are passionate about developing our people, and there are endless opportunities for career progression across so many different areas of our business. We are open, collaborative, and straight-talking: we love coming to work every day and being part of bringing our iconic brands to life that are loved by, well - everyone!Raw Materials Development Assistant | BONDS | Pyrmont, NSWOur team has an exciting opportunity available for a Raw Materials Development Assistant to work closely with our Senior Raw Materials Developer!In this role you will be responsible for providing support to a product category(s), ensuring successful development of garment prints and textiles seasonally, for our amazing Bonds and other Hanes products!We are looking for someone who is excited about the prospect of a career in Product Development and Textiles, who is motivated, results oriented and committed to providing outstanding results every day!What is the role?Support the Raw Material Developer in commercializing all Raw Material developments as outlined by Raw Material Developer.Work closely with R&D Asia teams ensuring; product brief achieved, timelines are met, Hanesbrands standards and mandatory product safety requirements are adhered too. Assist in providing technical advice and support to Design Team and Garment TechniciansCo-ordinate and manage Seasonal Print developments by working closely with the Design team in AU and Print & Colour Team/s in Asia to achieve a commercial outcome for all printMaintenance of the Fabric LibraryMaintenance of the Print/Colour area and reference library.What experience we are looking for?Related experience in the textile industry and raw material development (this can also include substantial internship experience!)Understanding of product design and development process, from inception through to productionExcellent verbal and written communication skills - You enjoy collaborating with a diverse group of stakeholders and you are renowned for your fantastic customer service skills! Exceptional time management and organizational skillsYou are a team player with an incredible work ethic - no task is too big or too small!Able to multi-task in a fast-paced evolving, retail environmentProficient PC skills and MS Office programs. Working knowledge of database systems (e.g. PLM and Adobe Illustrator) is a plusWhat can we offer you?Work for an amazing brand that is an Aussie household name … work with inspiring cross-functional teams and stakeholders … join a business with an unrivalled culture … what's not in it for you?!Genuine commitment to global sustainability https://hbisustains.com/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 friends' discountsWellness 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 ProgramMonthly business updates from our CEO and Senior Leadership Team, with regular presentations from our community partnersSummer Fun - take advantage of a half-day leave every fortnight, in addition to your leave allowance, during the summer months and make the most of the sun!Company-wide Golden Yarn Reward & Recognition ProgramCOVID safe, flexible and relaxed office environment with sit-stand desks and a strictly casual dress-code!Lunch & Learn sessions, with topics including financial management and health & wellnessEstablished and committed LEAN organization offering on-going training to all employees Who are we?Hanes Brands Australasia is home to some of Australia's most iconic brands, and we are proud to be part the US powerhouse Hanes Brands Inc, one of the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of basic apparel brands.We have 18 brands in our HBA portfolio, including Bonds, Champion, Berlei, Jockey, Sheridan and Bras N Things, and a few offices across Australia and New Zealand. Our Head Office is in Kew, Melbourne; we have multiple sites in Sydney, offices in Auckland and factories in China. We're a household name delivering beautiful comfy products that Aussies just love. And with six hugely successful e-commerce sites, an extensive and rapidly growing store network, amazing and well-established wholesale partnerships and a growing international presence, the future is looking bright!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 accessibility@hanes.com. For any non-related accessibility enquiries please direct these to careers@hanes.comCreating the fabric of a better life for people and the planet:Outside of government advice to work from home during lockdowns, we are also proud to promote ongoing flexible working with the opportunity to work 2 days from home ongoingly.Express your interest by selecting APPLY NOW and upload your CV. We look forward to hearing from you.