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A call for those who are Obsessed with the Outdoors
First Ascent is a business passionate about equipping customers of all kinds with the best in performance tested gear and apparel for outdoor adventures. After all, we've been doing it for more than 30 years.
If you're an avid outdoorsman, or woman, you thrive on stepping outside and challenging your way of thinking - you might be exactly what we're looking for.
How We Think
Creating and designing products that allow our customers to embrace the outdoors is what fuels us on the daily. We're a driven, dynamic and obsessively curios bunch of explorers, who thrive on providing our customers with world-class products.
Challenges energize us. If there's room for improvement, we'll be the first ones to put up our hand and say 'how can we solve this to benefit our customers'. It's this unwavering passion that sets us apart from the rest. We work hard, so we can play even harder.
A Day In The Office
"I walk into the office every day and am surrounded by peers who demand of me to be better, to think better and to do better. It makes waking up for work a breeze, as I know I am surrounded and supported by people who share my values in terms of the outdoors."
- Lauren, First Ascent Designer
"It's a privilege to work with such a committed and loyal bunch of employees. Their energy, enthusiasm and willingness to continuously improve is what sets First Ascent apart from the rest."
- Riaan, First Ascent General Manager
Join The Team
Browse below for our latest vacancies and become part of the First Ascent team.
Apparel Designer
What will you do?
Manage all aspects of the range development and drive process from concept stage through to completion of product
What you need to succeed?
Tertiary qualifications in fashion design,
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role (design/product development),
Previous experience sourcing new fabrics, trims and arranging story/color boards.
Graphic/Textile Designer
What will you do?
Design custom cycling apparel prints based on customer briefs and trend research and analysis
What you need to succeed?
Tertiary qualification in Graphic/Textile Design
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, with Graphic and Textile Design expertise.
Advanced understanding and skillset of both Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop