SENIOR DESIGNER

HIGH STREET FASHION | MASCOT

• Brand Story

  This Ecommerce and Wholesale brand was one of the first labels milennial it-girls wore in their teens. The label has been adored on a global scale for over 20 years, best recognised by its signature prints and feminine silhouettes. The brand has a strong presence in the US, despite being Sydney founded and operated. Become the next star player for our beloved high street fashion label by adding this role to your resume.

• Our Favourite Things About Working for this Client

  ICONIC FASHION BRANDS: Home to celebrated brands, known for their cutting-edge designs that bring vibrancy and style to fashion

  ROLL UP EASY: Office is easily accessible by public transport, with some parking available, making your daily travel a breeze

  BEST DRESSED: Enjoy an annual clothing allowance to adorn yourself in the latest arrivals.

  MS WORLDWIDE: With a strong international presence, you'll have a chance to work on initiatives that span the globe, giving you exposure to the wider fashion industry

• You’re a fit if you…

  • A tertiary qualification in Fashion Design

  • 4+ years’ experience in a similar womenswear design role

  • Experience in designing women's swimwear

  • Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

  • A comprehensive understanding of garment construction, fabrication, fit, tech packs and product development

  • Strong CAD and technical drawing skills

  • Experience preparing factory-ready tech packs and measurement specification sheets

  • A strong commercial eye and ability to interpret trends into brand-appropriate, sellable product

  • An understanding of price architecture, margin considerations and wholesale fashion would be highly regarded

MANAGING CONSULTANT

Leah Pagan, Principal Recruitment Consultant
Contact:
Leah@reliergroup.com

THE ROLE

We are looking for a creative and commercially minded Senior Designer to lead the development of collections across the brands including our mainline range. You will play a key role in driving the design process from initial concept through to SMS and final sign-off.

You will be a confident and commercially aware designer with strong trend instincts, technical knowledge and a clear understanding of the contemporary womenswear customer.

Responsibilities

• Lead seasonal research across trends, colours, silhouettes, fabrications, prints and key market direction

• Collaborate with the design and sales teams to shape seasonal concepts, mood boards and overarching range direction

• Source and select fabrics, trims, print bases and materials that support the product objective

• Manage print recolouring, lab dips, fabric sourcing packs and related development details

• Produce CAD technical drawings for tech packs, range boards and internal presentations

• Prepare detailed design tech packs, factory instructions and measurement specification sheets

• Work closely with production and sales to manage product margins and support first-margin targets

• Attend fit sessions with the garment technician from first sample through to final sample approval

• Present completed SMS ranges, costings and key product call-outs to stakeholders for approval and sign-off

• Prepare and assist with final range presentations for senior management, including collection overview, collection name, key selling features and hero pieces

• Collaborate with marketing on seasonal campaign shoots, lookbook shoots and product storytelling

• Provide graphic and layout support for final range books, image editing and sales or marketing assets as required