Technical Designer (Menswear) - Trenery

Trenery celebrates timeless style lived, not worn - crafting beautifully considered clothing and accessories guided by enduring design, quality fabrics and a creative, modern Australian spirit. 

As the Technical Designer for Menswear, you will provide technical expertise throughout the product development lifecycle, partnering closely with Design, Product Development and Production teams to bring creative concepts to life. You will ensure garments meet the brand's fit, construction, quality and compliance standards by delivering accurate technical specifications, leading fit sessions and collaborating with suppliers to achieve production-ready outcomes. Through your attention to detail, problem-solving skills and strong stakeholder relationships, you will help deliver high-quality products that exceed customer expectations.

How You Will Contribute

• Provide technical advice and guidance on garment construction, fit, grading and manufacturing throughout the product development process
• Create and maintain accurate technical packs within PLM, ensuring suppliers have complete and accurate production information
• Prepare and assess samples for fit sessions, capturing fit comments and technical updates to support product improvements
• Own garment fit across assigned categories, maintaining measurement specifications, fit blocks and construction standards
• Partner with Design, Product Development and Production teams to resolve technical issues while balancing quality, cost and critical path requirements
• Ensure garments are production-ready by validating specifications, QA requirements, compliance standards and bulk approvals
• Build strong relationships with offshore suppliers to support consistent product quality and timely delivery
• Monitor technical deliverables against the critical path, proactively communicating risks and solutions to stakeholders
• Maintain accurate product specifications, testing records and quality documentation to support compliance requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance technical processes, fit standards and product quality.

Capabilities We Value

• 2+ years' experience in Technical Design, Product Development or a similar apparel technical role
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, grading, patternmaking and apparel manufacturing processes
• Experience developing technical specifications and managing products from concept through to bulk production
• Working knowledge of PLM systems, technical packs and garment quality standards
• Experience working with offshore suppliers and supporting technical vendor relationships
• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving and organisational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within critical path timelines
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel and Outlook; CAD or patternmaking software experience is advantageous
• Qualification in Fashion, Design, Textiles or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

What We Offer

• Bi-annual product allowance, access to sample sales and 40% discount for you and your immediate family across all CRG brands
• Flex your leave your way, including birthday leave, volunteer leave, personal leave and more
• Access to health and wellbeing support, including Health Insurance, 24/7 EAP counselling, discounted gym memberships and financial advice services
• 18 weeks paid parental leave program for eligible employees with return-to-work clothing allowance
• Internal career opportunities across our House of Brands
• Annual learning calendar to support your ongoing development
• Support impactful community and charity partnerships across our House of Brands, including OCRF, Our Watch, First Nations Reconciliation, Movember, Red Cross and Landcare.

Who We Are

Country Road Group is one of Australia’s leading lifestyle brand houses, home to an iconic portfolio including Country Road, Trenery, Witchery, Mimco and Politix. United as One Team, we work collaboratively across our House of Brands to create exceptional product and meaningful experiences for our customers. We are Courageously Curious, exploring new ideas, perspectives and ways of working, and Driven by Purpose to make a positive impact - on our customers, our communities and each other. We’re proud to foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and has the opportunity to grow.

Recognised as a sustainability leader in Australian fashion, Country Road Group drives positive change through ambitious climate action, ethical sourcing, and responsible product innovation.

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Country Road Group acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present.

We’re committed to inclusion and accessibility. If we can support you with any adjustments at any stage, please let us know.