SENIOR DESIGNER – DO WHAT YOU LOVE
This successful Australian brand have continued to experience exponential growth with no intention to slow down and are now seeking an influential Senior Designer to join their team.
This incredible opportunity would be perfect for a Designer who is self-motivated and passionate about creating designs across Womens apparel and/ or swim. Reporting to the Head of Design, you will be responsible for the design and development of seasonal product ranges and seasonal direction. This role will see you research, develop and design commercially sustainable ranges with an innovative approach.
The company culture here is second to none! There is a real focus on people, offering a fun and positive environment where everyone is valued, recognised and rewarded for their efforts!
Excited?! You should be! This is a fantastic opportunity.
Salary is depended on skill set.
Apply now by sending your CV to krystal@whointhezoo.com.au
Please note only those applicants who fit the brief will be contacted in relation to their application.
Job Code: 5207
RESPONSIBILITIES +
- Have an innate knowledge and eye for colours, fit, construction and silhouettes in women's fashion driven apparel, swimwear & accessories
- Have a strategic and commercial mindset
- Develop and design ranges (seasonal and STM) to build upon Brand Strategy and drives sales for the business
- Research and identify trends including fabrics, print yardages, colours and silhouettes
- To drive development of new concepts and on time delivery of high-quality targeted ranges
- To be equipped with strong ability and confidence to complete high-quality sketches, in a fast-paced environment
- Oversee product developer and factories on the design development to ensure the final product meets GP requirements
- Create tech packs by following production critical path and deadlines
- Good awareness of fabric bases, understanding of garment constructions and general technical cut and sew knowledge as well as garment fitting
- Print manipulation and graphic developments for yardage fabric design and placement prints
- Understanding and adhering to company design timeline at all times, covering broad areas such as (but not limited to) design concept, proto typing, salesman samples and bulk production
REQUIREMENTS +
- Minimum 5 years Womenswear Design experience
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of autonomy
- An abundance of creativity
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Strong work ethic, flexible in approach and supportive of others