Head of Design – 12‑Month Parental Leave Contract

Sydney
Lead the creative direction of an iconic Australian brand

Sheridan has been at the heart of Australian homes for generations. As our Head of Design, you’ll guide the creative vision for one of the country’s most loved lifestyle brands and lead a talented, passionate team through the full design lifecycle. This is a rare opportunity to step into a big leadership role with real creative influence

The Opportunity

In this senior leadership role, you’ll shape seasonal creative direction, guide the research and concepting process, and ensure our colour, print and product stories come together cohesively and commercially. You’ll work closely with Marketing, Product, Sourcing and the Senior Leadership Team to bring brand vision to life across every touchpoint.

What You’ll Lead

A multidisciplinary creative team across product design, textile design and product development
End‑to‑end seasonal creative process: from research, storytelling, colour, print & fabric development, concepting, range building to commercial sign‑off and handing over collections to cross function teams
Cross‑functional collaboration with Product, Sourcing, Marketing, Supply and your peers in the Sheridan Leadership team
Continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen creative workflow, remove barriers and embed best practice
Must‑haves:

Strong experience leading creative teams across multiple functions
Expertise in guiding technical problem solving as well as full design and creative workflow
Understanding of design processes and collaboration with offshore teams and suppliers
Ability to work confidently and collaboratively with a Senior Leadership Team
A leadership style that supports and enhances development and our ‘learn and grow’ culture

Good Benefits & Perks

Two well-being days each year to recharge and focus on you.
Summer Fun days with a condensed 9-day fortnight, giving you every second Friday off.
Hybrid working – home on Mondays and Fridays, office mid-week, with flexible collaboration hours
Learn & Grow opportunities to build your skills and confidence.
Up to 50% off Hanes Brands including Bonds, Bras N Things, Sheridan and more, plus exclusive 30% discounts for family and friends.
Well-being support with discounted health insurance, EAP access etc
12 weeks paid parental leave and a Bonds baby bundle to welcome your little one.

Why Hanes Brands?

Hanes Brands Australasia is home to some of Australia's most iconic apparel and lifestyle brands including Bonds, Bras N Things and Sheridan. At Hanes, we pride ourselves on a supportive and inclusive culture, as well as our commitment to creating good impact on our community & planet. Our career pathways span across retail, management, and our two support centres located in Melbourne and Sydney – the possibilities for growth are endless!

Cultivating a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

We are focused on cultivating a workplace that is diverse, inclusive and vibrant. In fact, we know both our workplace culture and business are only strengthened by our differences. We motivate our employees to bring their true selves to work and support them to reach their full potential both personally and professionally.

We warmly encourage people of all genders, races, ages, abilities, and any other backgrounds or differences to apply to work with us. We are especially committed to creating an accessible and supportive environment for people with a disability, and we encourage you to apply.