Design assistant - country road (womenswear) (melbourne)

Overview

As Australia's favourite lifestyle brand, beloved around the world, we deliver timeless Australian style that is designed for life and made to last. The Design Assistant supports the creation of distinctive, customer-focused collections, helping translate seasonal concepts into products that embody Country Road's vision and aesthetic. Working collaboratively across teams, this role contributes to the delivery of inspiring, trend-relevant ranges that drive desirability and commercial success.

Responsibilities

• Work with the design team to develop range concepts
• Attend fitting to ensure continuation of style development process
• Attend all fit meetings and other associated meetings which will impact upon the range development
• Select all trims for the range to be signed off by the Designer to ensure the look and values of the brand are maintained
• Source, execute and design any creative, conceptual work required for pre-sell or sell presentation to ensure clarity and consistency at all times
• Conceptualise monthly storyboards in form of mood and colour
• Sourcing development of fabrics
• Liaise with the suppliers to monitor the development, availability, lead-time and costs

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Fashion or Textiles
• Experience with illustration software packages
• Experience having worked in a similar design‐led role in a fashion business would be beneficial
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop strong relationships internally and externally across the business
• Excellent attention to detail
• Working well within a team and the ability to collaborate cross functionally

Benefits

• Bi‐annual product allowance, access to sample sales and 40% discount for you and your immediate family across all CRG brands
• Flexible work setting to support work‐life balance
• Flex your leave your way, including birthday leave, volunteer leave, personal leave and more
• Access to health and wellbeing support, including Health Insurance, 24/7 EAP counselling and financial advice services
• 18 weeks paid parental leave program for eligible employees with return‐to‐work clothing allowance
• Internal career opportunities across our brands
• Annual learning calendar to support your ongoing development
• Support impactful community and charity partnerships across our House of Brands, including OCRF, Our Watch, First Nations Reconciliation, Movember, Red Cross and Landcare

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Country Road Group acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present. We're committed to inclusion and accessibility. If we can support you with any adjustments at any stage, please let us know.