Designer – Mimco (Jewellery & Accessories)
Join the Country Road Group as a Designer to create and develop the Jewellery range. This role works closely with the Buying and Design teams to bring innovative, high‐quality designs that meet brand vision and market expectations.
Key Accountabilities
* Collaborate with cross‐functional teams to align design and development with business objectives and approved strategies.
* Build strong partnerships with Merchandise Planning and Buying to balance the range across core, seasonal, and seasonal‐products and meet financial targets.
* Coordinate with suppliers and overseas agents to communicate design concepts, technical specifications and achieve successful sample development.
* Prepare and present detailed design briefs, seasonal ranges and creative concepts to the General Manager, Senior Designer & Head of Design.
* Oversee the end‐to‐end design process, ensuring the timetable is met from initial concept to pre‐production sampling.
* Research and compile seasonal design briefs, materials and detailing that reflect current and emerging market trends.
* Ensure the range is commercially viable, appealing to the target customer while balancing creativity, functionality and wearability.
* In partnership with Senior Designer & Head of Design, Planning & Buying teams and store teams, present the final range and discuss key looks, trends and product assortment alignment.
Key Capabilities
* Relevant tertiary qualification in design.
* Experience in a design role, demonstrating development of commercially successful collections.
* Experience collaborating with cross‐functional teams to deliver collections on time and within financial targets.
* Skilled in Adobe Illustrator and other design tools.
* Ability to balance creativity with commercial objectives, ensuring design concepts align with brand strategy and business goals.
* Strong understanding of global fashion trends, materials and innovations.
* Excellent communication skills to clearly convey design concepts and work collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers.
* Strong organisational skills, managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting strict deadlines in a fast‐paced environment.
* Self‐motivation, resilience and commitment to continuous improvement, embodying personal leadership.
Why Work for CRG?
* Generous employee discounts across our House of Brands.
* Seasonal clothing allowance.
* Additional day of leave for birthday.
* Industry leading parental leave program.
* Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance.
* Annual learning calendar to support ongoing development.
* Support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility program.
* Commitment to operating ethically, sustainably and responsibly.
About Mimco
Mimco, part of the Country Road Group, creates contemporary designs that empower individual style and self‐expression. Established in 1996, we take pride in our rich Australian heritage and have been sketching and designing in Melbourne for over 25 years. From handbags to jewellery, every detail, stitch and motif reflects precision and craftsmanship.
Senior Level
Not Applicable
Employment Type
Full‐time
Job Function
Design
Industry
Retail
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (also available in other Australian cities)
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