We’re looking for a Design Assistant to support our Product team to bring our performance and
lifestyle product to life. This is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their design career who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to grow within a high-performance team.
Working across the full product lifecycle, you’ll support the creation and development of commercially successful ranges that reflect the 2XU brand, athlete mindset, and technical innovation.
What You’ll Do:
Design & Range Development
Support the creation of seasonal concepts, colour palettes, mood boards, CADs, and design presentations that bring the 2XU brand vision to life. You’ll assist in range board updates across categories while conducting trend, competitor, and market research to help inform seasonal direction and product innovation.
Product Development & Technical Execution
Create and maintain accurate tech packs and PLM data, ensuring BOMs, trims, fabrics, construction details, and all design information are complete and accurate prior to handover. You’ll support product updates throughout proto, SMS, and bulk production stages to ensure seamless development execution.
Sample & Workflow Management
Own the coordination and tracking of samples across all development stages, maintaining clear organisation and visibility across the team. You’ll ensure samples are prepared and available for fit sessions, reviews, and internal stakeholder needs.
Fit, Testing & Product Support
Assist in fit sessions and product testing, capturing notes, changes, and action points to support the refinement of fit, function, and overall product performance.
Fabric, Trim & Colour Management
Manage lab dips, strike-offs, bulk approvals, and colour matching processes while maintaining fabric, trim, and design libraries to support efficient development and consistency across ranges.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Design, Technical Design, Fabric, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure design intent is clearly communicated and product is delivered accurately, on time, and to standard.
What You’ll Bring:
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail with a highly organised approach
- Understanding of garment construction and technical apparel (preferred)
- Experience or exposure to PLM systems such as Backbone (advantageous)
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and contribute creatively
- Genuine passion for performance, sport, and the 2XU brand
Why Join 2XU?
- Work on globally recognised high-performance product
- Be mentored by an experienced and high-performing Product team
- Gain exposure across the full product lifecycle
- Join a brand built on innovation, pace, and athlete mindset
- Be part of a collaborative team that values performance, accountability, and continuous improvement
If you’re passionate about product, obsessed with detail, and ready to build your career in performance apparel, we’d love to hear from you.
