DESIGNER

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HERITAGE BRAND | MELBOURNE

 

  • With an almost 100-year heritage in the local fashion industry, this company has long had a focus on textiles and craftsmanship, balancing quiet luxury with a sense of utility. The timelessness of the brand and its approach to design across clothing, leather goods and other accessories speaks to seriously loyal brand devotees across all ages. Enjoy working for a long-established and well-regarded name in the local fashion and retail industry, alongside those who appreciate quality crafted pieces with longevity.

  • ‘YOU’ TIME: Receive four ‘recharge’ days per year (in addition to annual leave and sick leave entitlements), plus birthday leave.

    FLEXIBLE ENVIRONMENT: Enjoy hybrid work arrangements made available to you.

    REAP THE REWARDS: Be eligible for A bonus scheme. Build a wardrobe of modern classics, thanks to a generous wardrobe allowance, product discounts and sample sales.

    • Have a rertiary qualification in Fashion Design

    • Bring 3-4 years in the apparel industry in design, technical design and/or pattern making.

    • Experienced user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe creative suite including Illustrator

    • Demonstrated skill in researching trends and creating brand relevant mood boards and concepts.

    • Ability to work in fast paced environment and interact with multiple cross-functional teams.

    • Strong written and verbal communication skills

    • Ability to travel overseas to factories to troubleshoot & expedite production if it is required.

    • Fresh, bold & innovative ideas.

 

MANAGING CONSULTANT

Emily Fa’oa, Recruitment Director
Contact:
emily@reliergroup.com

 
 

THE ROLE

The Designer will work hand-in-hand with the Senior Designers, and wider design & production team to bring new apparel collections and projects to life. This role has been created with the intention of growing the womenswear category. We are seeking a creative thinker ready to contribute big ideas and influence the brand aesthetic.

  • Present research of current trends and delivery of mood boards and concepts

  • Provide seasonal research including colour trends, silhouettes, fabric direction, newness in trims and garment details

  • Create technical sketches in Illustrator

  • Create toiles and mock ups of product  to support design approval process.

  • Source fabrics and maintain strong relationships with mills, suppliers and agents

  • Oversee initial sample specifications from approved design sketches.

  • Assist with planning and preparation of product presentations in collaboration with the Design Assistant. 

  • Manage sample process, tracking and meeting critical path deadlines with manufacturing partners

  • Review P1, P2 and PP and communicate changes back to overseas vendors
    & internal production team

  • Strong communication with factories to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality prototypes, and samples.

  • Interact with fabric agents and manufacturers to problem solve issues related to garment engineering, escalating to Senior Designer as required.

  • Partner with Production, Retail and Merchandising teams to cost the collection and provide product knowledge training leading up to market open.

  • Establish productive and proactive relationships with suppliers and manufacturers

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