Raised along the beaches of Australia's Queensland Coast, we grew up in bright sunshine, fueled by curiosity, adventure and a love for the outdoors. This place is our playground and our inspiration, shaping the way we design, create and live. Tank Stream Design designs and develops lifestyle apparel and accessories for quality retailers around the world. Our market‐leading resort and headwear brands are created by a talented in‐house team with a strong focus on quality, detail and outdoor‐led design. From humble beginnings, we have grown steadily over the past 27 years and are now stocked across Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Caribbean, Canada and the USA. We are proud of our reputation for innovative, well‐crafted products that are loved by retailers and consumers alike — designed here to support life in the sun, wherever it's lived.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Ladies Headwear & Accessories Designer / Developer to play a key role in the design and development of our Ladies ranges across coastal, summer and winter lifestyle collections. Working closely with the Brand Manager and wider product team, you will help shape seasonal direction, research and identify new trends, and develop commercially strong products and prints. You will be the owner of the end‐to‐end design and development process for your categories, from concept through to finalisation. You will work collaboratively with a product developer to support the execution of designs through to pre‐production, ensuring concepts are translated accurately into production‐ready products. This is a creative, hands‐on role that balances design, development and commercial awareness. You will ensure all creative requirements, technical standards and critical timelines are met, while contributing fresh ideas that keep the range evolving and aligned to brand direction. A positive, collaborative approach and the ability to lead by example are important elements of the role.
Responsibilities
* Research
* Conduct trend research locally and internationally, including travel to international suppliers
* Research online, social media and competitor landscapes
* Collaborate with the Brand Manager to create seasonal trend direction and inspiration mood boards
* Design & Development
* Research, design and develop new seasonal headwear and accessory collections using innovative techniques and quality, functional products
* Create detailed technical design packs for vendors
* Collaborate with print houses and graphic design teams to oversee print sourcing, concept development and creative direction
* Oversee the development and execution of prints across headwear and accessory collections
* Work closely with the Brand Manager to review past sales data (best and worst sellers), identify opportunities, drive newness and ensure range cohesion across lifestyle categories
* Ensure best‐seller updates and core lifestyle categories are maintained and evolved
* Maintain a strong understanding of costings and engineer or rework designs to meet target margins and FOB costs
* Own and manage the critical path to ensure timelines are achieved across all processes and categories
* Source, design and develop quality fabrications, raw materials, blocks, trims and linings
* Lead the creative design and development of all branding elements including labels, hardware, embroidery and trims
* Identify and implement opportunities to reduce environmental impact and support positive social and ethical outcomes across the range
Qualifications
* 5+ years' experience as a Designer within the accessories or apparel industry, ideally working across ladies products
* Demonstrated experience across all aspects of product design, with the ability to bring products to market end‐to‐end
* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva
* PLM experience highly regarded
* Strong communication skills, with a collaborative, team‐focused approach
* The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‐paced environment
* Previous experience travelling internationally for trend research, competitor analysis and material sourcing, with the flexibility to continue travelling both locally and internationally
* Confidence working directly with international vendors and factories on sampling, cost negotiation and product approvals
* A positive attitude, adaptable mindset and genuine team‐player mentality
* You are an Australian resident with full working rights
What's great about the role?
* Be part of a passionate, collaborative team within a growing business expanding both nationally and internationally
* Newly renovated offices based in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast
* A supportive workplace that values teamwork, creativity and having fun
* Opportunity to travel for both research and design/creation
* An opportunity to make a real impact and contribute to the growth of the brand
* A locally owned business that is professional, family‐oriented and globally minded
We really look forward to meeting you and welcoming the right person into our team.
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our workplace.
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