DESIGN MANAGER
CULT CONTEMPORARY FASHION | NEWSTEAD
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Female-founded from the sunshine state, this fashion powerhouse has scaled into a multi-million-dollar fashion brand. Known for viral launches, distinctive trend turnarounds and a cult social following that’s heard to beat, our client has earned huge word-of-mouth loyalty from customers who love the always-fresh collections that sell out on repeat. With major industry recognition for digital growth and content innovation, it’s a modern fashion love story that will see you find your perfect brand pairing for your next resume addition.
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WARDROBE WONDER: A generous staff discount across HQ and retail. Need we say more? MAMA MATTERS: Paid maternity leave designed to genuinely support working parents. GIVING BACK: Additional leave days plus a work week designed to give you time back DID SOMEONE SAY SAMPLE SALE? HQ staff sample sales at unheard of prices (consider this your new favourite payday).
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Bring 5+ years of experience in fashion design, ideally within a fast-paced, trend-driven womenswear environment.
Have experience leading, mentoring or developing Designers, with the confidence to provide creative direction and constructive feedback.
Have a strong creative eye, with the ability to translate trends and inspiration into original, commercially successful collections.
Understand garment construction, fabrications, fit and the technical aspects of product development.
Are confident working across the full design process, from initial concepts and CADs through to sampling and production.
Are highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Have a commercial mindset and understand how customer insights, sales performance and range planning influence design decisions.
Are organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple collections, deadlines and competing priorities.
Enjoy working collaboratively across departments and building strong relationships with internal teams and suppliers.
Are passionate about developing people, creating beautiful product and contributing to the growth of an Australian fashion brand.
MANAGING CONSULTANT
Cassie Crew, Recruitment Consultant
Contact:
Cassie@reliergroup.com
THE ROLE
We are partnering with a growing Australian fashion brand to find an experienced Design Manager to join their Brisbane HQ.
This is an opportunity for a creative and commercially minded design leader to take ownership of seasonal collections, guide the design process from concept through to final product, and lead a talented team of Designers.
Working closely with Buying, Merchandising, Production and Marketing, you'll play an important role in shaping the future direction of the collections, balancing creativity and innovation with commercial performance and customer demand.
Joining a collaborative, female-founded business with a four-day working week, this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing global brand.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of seasonal collections from initial concept through to final product.
Develop and present creative concepts, mood boards, colour palettes, prints and fabric direction aligned with the brand aesthetic.
Oversee design across multiple product categories, ensuring collections are cohesive, innovative and commercially relevant.
Manage, mentor and develop a team of Designers, encouraging creativity, collaboration and accountability.
Partner with Buying and Merchandising to align collections with range plans, pricing, margins and customer demand.
Work closely with Production, Product Development and technical teams throughout sampling, fit sessions and manufacturing.
Oversee fabric, trim and colour selections, including the development of exclusive prints and new fabrications.
Identify opportunities across best-selling styles, emerging trends, capsule collections and new product development.
Drive improvements to design processes, workflows and timelines to support a high-performing team.
Collaborate with Marketing, Ecommerce and Styling to ensure a consistent product and brand vision across all customer touchpoints.