An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Designer | Buyer to join the dynamic Women's Accessories team at Seed Heritage. You will play a pivotal role in the sourcing, development, and ranging of the Women’s Leather Bags, Non-Leather Bags, and Soft Accessories categories. This role involves extensive collaboration with external suppliers, both local and international, and overseeing seasonal buys to ensure a cohesive and commercially viable accessories range across Australian and International markets. THE ROLE: Research and identify key trends, items, colors, and styles for each season, aligning them with the brand aesthetic. Develop and sketch designs as necessary for presentations and in-house buy meetings. Liaise with factories, suppliers, and agents to develop and produce required products, attending supplier product development meetings. Maintain a keen awareness of competitors and marketplace dynamics to inform strategic decisions. Collaborate with the Planner & Design Manager to achieve sales budgets, gross profit margin targets, markdown goals, and closing stocks. Negotiate cost-effective agreements with factories, suppliers, and agents to meet margin objectives. Analyse weekly sales reports to optimise sell-through and manage stock levels effectively through re-prices and markdowns. Undertake overseas buying and sourcing trips as required to ensure a diverse and competitive product offering. On-site role 5-days per week, based in our St Kilda Road offices. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: Proven experience in a similar role within the fashion industry, specifically in bags and soft goods. Strong design and product development skills, with proficiency in sketching and tech pack creation. Excellent negotiation and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships effectively. Strategic thinker with a solid understanding of market trends, consumer behavior, and brand positioning. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities while delivering against financial targets. A tertiary qualification in Fashion Design or related field (preferred) WHY JOIN THE SEED HERITAGE TEAM? Up to 50% off the new season Seed Heritage product range Generous discounts across all Brandbank Group Brands including Unison, allkinds, Commonry, kikki.K & FINE-DAY. Supportive team culture and environment. Employee Referral Program – be rewarded for referring great new people to our team. Health and Wellness initiatives with access to Employee Assistance Program. At Seed Heritage, we elevate the everyday. Our collections centre on beautiful design and a modern, Australian point of view. The Seed Heritage lifestyle is about family, friends, and moments together. Since 2000, our range has expanded to include womenswear, menswear, teen, child, baby and homewares. With more than 200 stores across Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and Singapore, we now reach a global audience, and our online store ships worldwide. Across our offering, we focus on quality and a timeless appeal. Seed pieces are made to see you through the seasons, and to last for years. Seed Heritage gives a modern take on the classics, set to inspire and to fit into your life at every stage. We’d love for you to join us. Click the link below to explore more https://www.seedheritage.com/careers ABOUT BRANDBANK GROUP: Brandbank was founded on bold creative thinking. We exist to ensure that the entire experience of a brand is brilliantly designed and beautifully connected, and the customer is at the heart of everything we do. Our growing business is built on a house of carefully curated brands, each chosen for a specific reason to deliver rich connections to our customers. Brandbank Group consists of Seed Heritage, Unison, allkinds, Commonry, kikki.K & FINE-DAY. Please note: Brandbank Group is not currently seeking support from recruitment agencies for this role and will not accept any unsolicited candidate profiles or associated fees. We encourage interested applicants to apply directly if they would like to be considered for this opportunity.