WOMENSWEAR DESIGNER

CULT FAVOURITE WOMENSWEAR | SYDNEY

• Brand Story

  Our client is is one of Australia’s biggest success stories and cult fashion fave. Think fashion forward trends at an accessible price point which lead this brand to being the highest turnover retailer in any location they are within. With over 35 stores across Australia we can guarantee you have shopped at this one stop family owned business and loved their pieces.

• Our Favourite Things About Working for this Client

  TEAM LOVE: Feel the love through this brand's unique team recognition system, incentives, conferences and awards.

  SWEET SPOT: Indugle in the (rare) convenience of parking on-site every day.

  GROW BABY GROW: Internal progression is at the forefront for this brand with eyes always on the look out for the next step for great talent

• You’re a fit if you…

  • Brings 3+ years’ experience as a mid-level or senior designer in womenswear fashion

  •  Have an impeccable design eye and exceptional attention to detail

  •  Completely trend-driven, with an instinct for what’s next

  •  Have experience working in high-volume retail or fast fashion

  •  Combine creativity with commercial thinking

  •  Love to collaborate cross-functionally with buyers, product developers, and production teams

  • Understands the brands customer and designs with her lifestyle front of mind

MANAGING CONSULTANT

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

The Role

As the Designer, you'll be instrumental in influencing the brand’s creative future, staying ahead of industry trends for one of the country's most successful fashion retailers.
You'll drive the design lifecycle from research and ideation through to final sample handover—balancing innovation with commercial viability. This role demands a strong eye for detail, a deep understanding of upcoming trends, and the ability to create cohesive collections that reflect and elevate the brand’s evolving identity across both retail and eCommerce channels.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner closely with the CEO, Product, Design & Buying teams to define the creative direction for each season.

• Undertake market and trend analysis to ensure collections are both relevant and reflective of the brand’s DNA.

• Review historical data and past collections to inform design direction and brand evolution.

• Play an active role in shaping and refining the brand’s narrative, purpose, and core values.

• Develop seasonal mood boards, colour stories, and design concepts in response to briefs and overarching themes.

• Select and source fabrics, trims, and prints that support the creative vision while meeting cost parameters.

• Design seasonal ranges that align with range plans, option counts, and pricing architecture.

• Create detailed CADs, tech packs, and specification sheets for production and cost evaluations.

• Lead the sampling process from initial fit through to final approval and production readiness.

• Analyse sell-through data and product performance to guide future collection planning.

• Ensure each design meets margin requirements and recommended retail pricing structures.

• Work cross-functionally with internal teams across production, design, and sales to support smooth end-to-end execution.