Design Room Coordinator

Location: Marrickville, NSW
Employment Type: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate
Reports To: Creative Director

About BONDI BORN

BONDI BORN is Australia’s leading luxury swimwear and resort wear brand, globally recognised for premium quality, minimalist design, and commitment to sustainability. Our collections combine contemporary Australian style with ethically sourced and certified sustainable fabrics, with meticulously craftsmanship both in Sydney and offshore. With stockists such as Net-a-Porter, Neiman Marcus, and Moda Operandi, and a thriving e-commerce presence, we are a fast-growing brand on a global scale, proud to be both B Corporation and Climate Neutral certified.

Our mission is to “empower and inspire the summer style of women all over the world, while never compromising on quality, people or planet.” BONDI BORN is female-founded, majority female-run, and committed to fostering a progressive, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture.

BONDI BORN’s Code of Conduct can be viewed here: https://bondiborn.com.au/pages/bondi-born-code-of-conduct

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated Design Room Coordinator to join our team at our Marrickville HQ. This role is ideal for someone with experience in womenswear production and a passion for sustainability, quality and innovation.

You’ll work closely with our Creative Director, Production Manager, Patternmakers, and external makers to support the design, development and production of our seasonal collections. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring product development runs smoothly from concept through to production handover.

Key Responsibilities

To support and assist the design and production department in various aspects relating to the development of seasonal RTW and swim collections from design conception through to production handover

Assist in the creation and consistent updating of spec sheets, range overview sheets, tracking documents, BOM’s

Work with the patternmaker to create detailed technical packs including visual POM’s (points of measurements)

Working with the production manager and patternmaker to ensure garments meet specifications

Assist with fabric testing

Assist in systematically updating G-sheets and documents relating to all aspects of product development (spec sheets, tracking documents, raw materials rundown documents, range overview sheets, style number sheets, sample progress sheets)

Preparation of tech packs and trims necessary for sampling and bulk

Assist in the coordination of sample cutting and making

Maintaining and tidying the design and sample rooms

Filing and organisation of digital files

SMS and bulk garment quality control

Assist in organising fittings, setting up and steaming samples, preparing relevant documents for the team pre and post fit sessions

Assist the production, logistics, and brand teams in providing required samples and information associated with design development

About You

3 to 5 years experience in womenswear, local and offshore production, possibly as a Garment Technician

Strong technical experience with good understanding of spec sheets, garment construction and basic patternmaking

Strong skills in Excel and Google G-sheets

Strong skills in Adobe (Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign)

Organised and self-motivated

Ability to multi-task and take responsibility for delegated areas is a must

Good team player able to work closely and cooperatively with all office colleagues

Strong communication skill liaising with local cutters, makers, pattern makers and service providers

Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn

Passion for producing quality garments from development to dispatch

Strong ethical and moral values and a passion for sustainability

What We Offer

· Gain in depth experience across all aspects within a luxury fashion business

· Work closely and learn from experienced industry leaders

· Join a close knit, positive and motivated team

· Work with established network of experienced and loyal local and offshore suppliers

· Be part of creating sustainable luxury products made of the finest materials

· Ethical and sustainably focused work environment

· Willing to pay above industry salary for the right person

· Majority female owned and managed business

· Exciting young company that values quality and integrity of design

· Ground floor opportunity for planned future growth

Remuneration

· $75,000 – $85,000 + super

· $3,000 annual garment allowance after 3-month probation

Apply Now

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a purpose-led, globally expanding luxury brand, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter to: [insert application email or SEEK link]