The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Womenswear Designer to join the Trenery team at the most pivotal time in the brands history. You will be managing a team responsible for the design, sourcing and development of the Trenery range, and play a huge role in the growth and success of the brand going forward.
Key Responsibilities
- Design product range ensuring it aligns with Trenery brand document and meets Trenery image, option plan, price points and margin in conjunction with Head of Design
- Ensure company timetable deadlines are met
- Manage the strategic design brief selecting seasonal colour palettes and discussing trends in silhouette, fabric and colour
- Maintain focus on target customer and attract new customers through range with Head of Design
- Work collaboratively to implement approved business initiatives through existing operational structures and ensures ownership
- Lead and develop the Junior Designers / Design Assistant to ensure they are equipped and motivated to achieve functional goals
- Utilise forecasting information provided to contribute to the design brief and build range
- Prepare and present design briefs and ranges to EMC
- Interact with stores, Merchandise Manager, presenting the range and talking through key looks
- Liaise and build relationships with overseas agents and key stakeholders to communicate styling and design concepts
- A tertiary design qualification and previous experience in a Designer role
- Experience building ranges taking into account core, seasonal and aspirational elements
- Advanced skills in Illustrator and Excel
- Excellent communication skills, ability to work within team
- High Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills and deadline driven
- Strong problem solving skills
- Team member capability and succession development
- Personal Leadership
Why work for us?
- A competitive remuneration package, including incentives
- Bi-annual product allowances and generous discounts on all brands products (Country Road, Trenery, Witchery, Mimco, Politix) for you and your immediate family
- Birthday roster day off
- Excellent career progression involving regular training and on the job development
- A genuine, open and high performing culture
- Opportunity to become involved in our Corporate Social Responsibility program, by supporting our community partnerships
About Us
Trenery is of the moment, yet enduring, connecting its clean and concise design sensibility with a relaxed Australian spirit. Launched in 2009, Trenery collections appeal to women and men who appreciate the beauty of timeless, modern style.