LIONESS is a renowned and exponentially growing Australian fashion brand. Largely known for being stocked in some of the globe's most well known retailers, we continue to grow our own retail and wholesale sales channel year on year
Lioness currently sells to over 1200 wholesale clients globally, including retailers such as Revolve, Shopbop, The Iconic, David Jones, Princess Polly, and the list goes on Worn by the world's most well-known influencers and it stylists, Lioness is literally in everyone's wardrobe and on their instagram feed. WORLD domination is in sight but mostly what makes Lioness is our people and culture.
We are seeking a Permanent Fashion Design Assistant for an IMMEDIATE START
SALARY IS DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE
PERKS:
Priority internal career progression & competitive salary opportunities available.
Work from home flexibility, Birthday paid leave & lots more perks
Generous clothing allowance and ongoing discounts.
Supportive and fun team culture.
About the role:
As the Fashion Design Assistant at LIONESS, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with the Design & Brand Director and Product and Brand Manager and the wider design team to support the development of Lioness collections from concept through to final approval. You will gain hands-on experience across concept development, garment design, fittings, tech packs, and sample management, playing an active role in bringing product stories to life and supporting the delivery of each collection.
Lioness prides itself on innovation, team work, flexible home/office days, support and training from senior team members and promotion opportunities within the business. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on team player with strong initiative to join an expanding global team
About you
As the Fashion Design Assistant at LIONESS, you'll work closely with the Design & Brand Director and wider team to support collections from concept to final approval. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented designer enthusiastic about design, teamwork, and fabrics. You'll gain hands-on experience across design, fittings, and sample management while contributing ideas that uphold the Lioness brand.
* 1+ years' experience in fashion or product development
* Fashion or textile design qualification (or equivalent experience)
* Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and fabrics
* Experience with tech packs, fittings, and sample development
* Highly organised and detail-focused
* Experience within a premium or contemporary fashion brand is highly regarded
What you'll be doing
Design, story & collaboration
* Support seasonal research, design direction, and storytelling for each drop
* Assist in translating concepts and narratives into garments, fabrics, trims, and finishes
* Support the creation of prints, patterns, graphics, and artwork aligned with seasonal stories
* Produce technical sketches, CADs, and construction callouts
* Prepare range boards, presentation decks, colour palettes, and internal documentation
* Maintain fabric, trim, and sample libraries
* Support the design team during sampling, fittings, and campaign preparation as required
Garment development & technical support
* Support protos, SMS, PPS, and final sample stages
* Assist in fit sessions and capture clear, actionable fit notes
* Flag potential fit, quality, or construction risks early
* Support online product information
To apply, please submit
* Resume
* Portfolio (technical and creative work)
* Short cover letter outlining your suitability for the role