Apparel Design Assistant — Hybrid, Creative Growth

Kmart Group; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Team discount at Kmart/Target/Office/?

Brighter Benefits program

Bonus program eligibility

Parental leave

Job summary

Kmart Group is hiring a Design Assistant, Apparel to join the Apparel Design team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will gain hands-on experience across the end-to-end design and development process, from trend research to production, working closely with designers and stakeholders in a fast-paced retail environment.

You’ll translate trends and customer insights into compelling apparel ranges, with opportunities to learn, create and contribute across design, buying, and technical teams.

Qualifications

• A qualification in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Graphic Design, Surface Pattern Design or related discipline.
• Strong skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience with CAD and technical specification drawings.
• Understanding of garment construction and apparel product development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day development of apparel ranges.
• Create and update technical sketches, style briefs and tech packs.
• Set up and maintain range boards and option plans.
• Support fittings and attend fit sessions with the design team.
• Collaborate with suppliers on samples and development requirements.
• Assist with lab dips and fabric approvals within production timelines.
• Contribute to trend and market research and present concepts.

Skills

Fashion Design

Textile Design

Graphic Design

Surface Pattern Design

CAD

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design

Tools

CAD

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Kmart Group is hiring a Design Assistant, Apparel to join the Apparel Design team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will gain hands-on experience across the end-to-end design and development process, from trend research to production, working closely with designers and stakeholders in a fast-paced retail environment.

You’ll translate trends and customer insights into compelling apparel ranges, with opportunities to learn, create and contribute across design, buying, and technical teams.