DESIGN COORDINATOR
CONTEMPORARY WOMENSWEAR LABEL | CREMORNE
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For over a decade, this contemporary womenswear label has taken inspiration from the relaxed yet glamorous lifestyles of the brand’s dual homes in Melbourne and Los Angeles. The brand has made a name for itself in the premium occasion and event dressing space, recognised for confident silhouettes, statement pieces and effortless tailoring. Founder led and backed by a dynamic team, our client has earned a reputation for knowing exactly who they are in the contemporary design space and continues to deliver elevated pieces season after season. You’ll thrive here working alongside like-minded, driven individuals. It’s the kind of name you’ll be excited to have on your resume.
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PARK IT: Secure access to a dedicated parking spot for stress-free commuting.
IN GOOD COMPANY: Work alongside a dynamic, like-minded team in a fast-moving, fashion-forward environment.
NAME DROP WORTHY: Add a highly respected, industry-recognised label to your CV, this is experience that holds real weight.
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3–5 years of experience in a womenswear design or product development role, ideally within contemporary or premium fashion.
Degree or formal qualification in Fashion Design or a related discipline. Experience working across multiple womenswear categories.
Strong technical drawing, CAD and design-pack preparation skills.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, finishes and manufacturing processes.
Experience communicating with offshore suppliers and managing development follow-up.
Experience participating in fittings and providing clear garment comments.
Sound commercial awareness, including customer, price point, margin and product-performance considerations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
MANAGING CONSULTANT
Leah Pagan, Principal Recruitment Consultant
Contact:
Leah@reliergroup.com
THE ROLE
Our client is seeking a highly capable Senior Design Assistant/Design Coordinator to support the Head Designer across the design and development of all product categories. This hands-on role is suited to a designer with 3–5 years' experience who can confidently manage multiple priorities while contributing strong creative, technical and organisational skills in a fast-paced, seasonal environment.
Working across dresses, tailoring, separates, knitwear, denim, outerwear, swim and resort, you'll support the entire product lifecycle; from research and concept development through to CADs, technical packs, fittings, sample management and production handover.
Responsibilities:
Design & Development
Support seasonal collection development across all categories.
Conduct trend, market and fabric research, contributing to concepts, colour and print direction.
Produce CADs, technical sketches and design specifications.
Maintain range plans, line sheets and design documentation.
Translate creative concepts into commercially relevant, brand-aligned products.
Technical Development
Prepare and maintain accurate tech packs and specifications.
Collaborate with garment technicians, patternmakers, production teams and suppliers.
Review samples, attend fittings and communicate development comments.
Identify and resolve design, fit and production issues.
Fabric, Trim & Sample Management
Assist with sourcing fabrics, trims and embellishments.
Coordinate lab dips, strike-offs and sample submissions.
Track samples and maintain organised fabric, trim and design libraries.
Ensure products meet quality, margin and commercial objectives.
Project & Cross-Functional Support
Track development timelines and ensure seasonal milestones are met.
Maintain organised digital and physical design files.
Partner with merchandising, production, sales, e-commerce and marketing teams.
Support product handovers with accurate design and technical information.
Build strong relationships with internal teams and external suppliers while managing deadlines.