SENIOR DESIGNER
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, plus free rotating uniforms for retail leaders.
MAMA MATTERS: 14 weeks paid maternity leave designed to genuinely support working parents.
WELLBEING FIRST: An extra five paid wellbeing days each year after 12 months, supporting fertility and reproductive health.
GIVE-BACK BABY: 20 hours of paid volunteer leave to support causes you care about.
DID SOMEONE SAY SAMPLE SALE? Monthly HQ sample sales for staff only at unheard of prices (consider this your new favourite payday).
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Bring 4-5+ years’ experience within the fashion industry, ideally in a fast-paced environment
Have experience designing garments and prints across multiple categories
Bring strong garment construction and technical design knowledge
Are highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Have a sharp eye for trend, colour, fabrication and product detail
Are commercially minded and understand how to balance creativity with customer demand
Are highly organised, detail-oriented and thrive managing multiple priorities
Enjoy collaborating cross-functionally and contributing to a positive team culture
Are passionate about fashion, product innovation and creating high-quality garments
MANAGING CONSULTANT
Cassie Crew, Recruitment Consultant
Contact:
Cassie@reliergroup.com
THE ROLE
Ready to take your design career to the next level with one of Queensland’s fastest-growing fashion brands?
As the Senior Designer, you will play a key role in bringing collections to life from concept through to final product - balancing creative instinct with commercial awareness to deliver ranges that resonate with the customer.
This role will see you lead seasonal design across multiple categories, contribute fresh ideas, and help shape product that feels both trend-driven and commercially relevant. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love the detail, and are passionate about creating product customers genuinely connect with, this could be your next move.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design and development of seasonal collections from concept through to final product
Research and present mood boards, colour palettes, trend forecasts and exclusive design concepts
Create exclusive prints and source new fabric bases, trims and finishes
Drive colour-ups across best-selling styles and key product categories
Develop commercially relevant product and capsule ranges aligned to customer demand
Stay across emerging trends, market movement and best-selling products to identify opportunities
Partner closely with factories and Product teams to ensure design intent is translated accurately into final garments
Assist in the creation of detailed specification packs, including CADs, fabric details and measurements
Participate in fit sessions alongside Production teams to ensure product quality and execution
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners
Partner with Merchandising to design within category strategies, pricing architecture and commercial objectives
Collaborate with Marketing and Styling teams to bring product stories and launches to life
Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to a collaborative team culture
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality
Deliver to agreed timelines, seasonal milestones and department expectations