As a much-loved fashion, sleepwear, and accessories brand, Sussan is committed to uplifting women across Australia through fashion that is a force for good – for customers, our people, and the planet. We're passionate about creating beautiful and thoughtful collections that fit every woman's lifestyle to make you feel good on the inside as well as out. We celebrate diversity and advocate inclusion, we're committed to continuous learning and developing you in your career, team wellbeing and community engagement are genuinely and actively supported. Our Opportunity We are looking for a Buying Assistant (Apparel) to join our team in this fast paced and varied role, which is a great opportunity to start your fashion buying career. Based in our Head Office in Cremorne, this position proactively supports the product development cycle and is an integral role within the team and business. You will be working closely and building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and will display initiative in supporting and partnering with the Buyer to improve the financial results of the business and achieve overall business objectives. Along with your sound knowledge and experience in creating CADS, your keen fashion sense and strong administrative capabilities, you will hit the ground running across the various facets and functions of the role and team while always learning and developing in this space. What your day-today will look like Create CADS for monthly trend collectionAdministration associated with the effective management of critical pathManagement and preparation of weekly sales reports, products, merchandise rack, product analysis etcDemonstrate an understanding of fashion trends aligned to the Sussan customerCommunicate creative input and innovation for product developmentDevelop an understanding of the competitive marketplace for both physical and online storesAttend fit sessions to review garment on body and prepare fit samplesMaintain and develop effective supplier relationshipsMaintain effective communication with all other departments Our ideal candidate will have Relevant education; Design/Buying/Merchandise Diploma or Business/Commercial degreePrevious experience or exposure as a Buying Assistant in a fashion retail environment preferredA LOVE for product, and a passion to grow in this fieldDemonstrated experience and knowledge in creating CADS and using Illustrator, Indesign & PhotoshopSound knowledge and proficiency in MS Suite Experience with managing administration tasksA proactive, collaborative and adaptable nature Why work for Sussan?We are committed to rewarding our team for the great work they do every day and are able to offer some amazing benefits including: Free Onsite parkingTeam Member product discount of 50% Discounted private health insuranceCareer Development opportunitiesGreat team referral bonusFlexible Working