ABOUT REVIEW
Review is a contemporary Australian womenswear brand known for its feminine aesthetic, vintage inspiration and timeless silhouettes. With a strong focus on dresses and occasionwear, Review creates collections that take women effortlessly from day to night, celebrating individuality, craftsmanship and the spirit of occasion. Our designs balance romance with wearability, delivering premium quality and accessible luxury that resonates with modern women.
ROLE IN A NUTSHELL
As Designer – Review, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the women's collection, with a strong focus on dresses and eveningwear. Reporting to the Head of Design, you'll be responsible for end-to-end design and development, from concept through to delivery, ensuring each range aligns with Review's brand DNA, commercial objectives and customer expectations. Working closely with design, merchandising, production and garment technology, you'll help deliver beautifully designed, market-right collections that achieve sales, margin and brand goals.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
* Designing and developing Review's coats, dresses and soft dressing ranges, from concept through to delivery
* Translating seasonal mood direction into compelling silhouettes, fabrications and finished garments
* Driving creativity within defined option plans, ensuring ranges feel fresh, feminine and modern
* Demonstrating strong fabric and construction knowledge to guide offshore suppliers toward the best achievable outcomes within cost parameters
* Creating Illustrator sketches, range boards and supporting materials for range reviews and buys
* Sourcing and developing woven fabrics and trims that elevate hand-feel, drape and overall quality
* Working closely with suppliers, mills and factories throughout sampling and development
* Partnering with QA and Garment Tech to drive fit, construction and workmanship standards
* Preparing detailed handover packs and managing critical path milestones
* Communicating design changes clearly across Production, Planning and Buying teams
* Reviewing weekly sales performance to inform future design decisions
ABOUT YOU
* A highly skilled womenswear designer with strong experience in dresses and soft dressing
* Deep understanding of woven fabrics, drape, construction and fit
* A design-led background with the confidence to influence silhouette and fabric direction — not just execute
* Strong aesthetic sensibility aligned to modern femininity and occasion dressing
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, fashion-forward environment with frequent range churn
* Commercially aware, with the ability to balance creativity with margin and cost considerations
* Confident collaborating with offshore suppliers and guiding product outcomes
* Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and design development tools
* Ready for a role that offers growth, increased ownership and future progression
JUST SOME PERKS WE OFFER
* Pet-friendly workspace – Yes, your furry friend can join you at work!
* Generous discounts – Up to 50% off top brands like Reebok, Superdry, and Elka Collective!
* Exclusive LK Group discounts – Treat yourself to savings at Daniel's Donuts, Hommey, Snooze & more!
* Access to sample sales – Exclusive to Brand Collective team members only.
* Leave when it matters – Paid parental leave & volunteer leave.
* Loyalty rewards – We celebrate your milestones with generous service awards!
* Well-being matters – Free access to Mental Health Professionals through our Employee Assistance Program.
READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?
Design exceptional dresses and influence the creative direction of a key category within a brand that values strong design thinking and craftsmanship.
ABOUT BRAND COLLECTIVE
Brand Collective is one of Australia's most prominent apparel, footwear & sport groups, operating our omnichannel offer across 300+ stores with over 3,000 team members, a comprehensive online business and an extensive wholesale network. Our portfolio ranges from iconic heritage to timeless contemporary, from street culture to considered craftsmanship, and from private label to international luxury fashion brands. We bring brands to life!
At Brand Collective our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We value diversity and inclusion in all forms, thus hire based on capability and performance. If you feel like your skills align with the role and company culture, apply today to bring brands to life!
Please note: at this time, Brand Collective are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role, and will not be liable for any unsolicited candidate profiles or associated fees. We encourage applicants to apply directly to this posting if they would like to be considered for this opportunity. The advertising of this role may close earlier than the listed date, and we encourage applicants to apply early.
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