Overview
One of Australia's fastest-growing fashion clothing and accessories brand. With over 300 stores and a vast online presence globally, they have built a passionate community of fashion lovers, designers, innovators, and creatives.
They are a dynamic and collaborative team with a love for fashion and a drive to make the modern woman feel confident, stylish, and empowered - every day.
Benefits
- 40% employee discount plus family and friends' discounts
- Onsite cafe with daily subsidised coffee and lunch
- Birthday and loyalty leave
- Ongoing learning and development
- Wellness and sustainability incentives
- Vibrant head office located in the heart of Richmond
- Global exposure across a business operating on 5 continents
Your dream opportunity
They encourage Designers to immerse themselves in the exhilarating world of trend research. In this role, you will identify and interpret beautiful styles that embody the heart and soul of our brand, pushing fashion boundaries.
As Senior Dresses Designer, you will own the category by guiding the design direction for the PM Dresses portfolio. Partnering with the General Manager of Design and Design Manager, you will create and inspire captivating collections in line with our handwriting. Work hand in hand with their talented in-house pattern team and fabric experts to transform initial concepts into tangible and stunning samples. Lead the range plan management, ensuring every piece meets brand standards for fit and quality, and watch your collection be brought to life
Get excited to:
- Research and analyse local and international market, lifestyle, and emerging trends to ensure we remain first to market with innovative, customer-relevant designs.
- Create strategic Design Briefs, trend storyboards, and colour palettes, actively participating in design meetings, workshops, and supplier briefings.
- Provide creative leadership by identifying opportunities, advising on styling and finishes, and challenging product direction where required to achieve the best outcome.
- Create and visualise compelling product designs that reflect our handwriting, align with product strategy, and differentiate us from competitors.
- Define aesthetic direction in collaboration with the Design Manager, incorporating colour, fabric innovations, and strategic business insights.
- Partner with Buyers, Textile Print Designers, and Quality teams to brief, refine, and deliver commercially successful products at the right time for the customer.
The Skills and Experience Needed
- 5+ years Womenswear Design experience
- Skilled in visualising design concepts (by hand and PC/MAC)
- A strong knowledge in fabrics and raw material
- Ability to translate fashion trends into commercial design concepts
- Creative talent and high attention to detail
- Sound technical knowledge and garment construction skills
- An understanding of all critical path elements and their impact on sales
- Computer literacy in Design, Illustrator, CAD and PowerPoint
- Computer literacy in desktop products, including Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word)
- A sound knowledge of local and overseas fashion retail markets
- Understand the customer and respond effectively to her needs
Apply now and play a pivotal role in shaping our product design direction - combining creativity, market insight, and collaboration to deliver trend-led collections that inspire our customers.
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