Haymes Paint Journey - Bailey Blomeley, Marketing Coordinator

Part-time in the plant to Marketing 

Bailey Blomeley’s journey at Haymes Paint is a great example of how timing, opportunity and cross-functional exposure within the business can create a meaningful career pathway. 

Bailey joined Haymes Paint in April 2022 as an 18-year-old casual team member in Manufacturing while studying a Bachelor of Commerce. Initially pursuing Sport Management, he discovered a strong interest in marketing through his studies, particularly around understanding customer value and how businesses connect with their customers. This led him to change his major to Marketing and set his sights on a career in the field. 

As part of his degree, Bailey was required to complete an internship and explored the possibility of undertaking his placement at Haymes Paint. Supported by the business, Bailey began his marketing internship in March 2025, working two days per week with the Marketing Team alongside his role in Manufacturing. 

What began as a university requirement evolved into a career opportunity. After completing his internship in June 2025, Bailey continued his intern role on a part-time basis in between shifts in the plant. In July 2026, Bailey moved into a full-time Marketing Coordinator role in July 2026 following the completion of his studies. 

A key factor in Bailey’s successful transition was the product knowledge he gained while working in the manufacturing plant. 

"Knowing what goes into each product we produce puts me in a better position to to confidently talk about and be able to contribute to marketing the products,” says Bailey, “particularly in the Ultra-Premium space, through activities such as eDMs, social media posts and projects with the broader Marketing Product Team." 

Bailey says the people and culture have been among the most rewarding aspects of his Haymes experience. 

"I've built connections with people that are experts in their field, and it's exciting to be part of a company that operates around Australia but still has the feel and values of a family-owned business." 

Looking ahead, Bailey is focused on building his expertise in customer marketing, particularly within the Trade and Builder segment. His goal is to progress into a Customer Marketing Specialist role and ultimately move into a leadership position in the future.  

From the factory floor to the Marketing team, Bailey's story highlights the raft of opportunities available at Haymes Paint for team members who are willing to explore options, are keen to learn, and pursue a career path within the paint industry.