Apparel Design Assistant — Hybrid, Trend‑Driven Growth

Nearheal; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working options

Team member discount card

Brighter Benefits program

Mentor Program access

Kudos recognition program

Career opportunities across Wesfarmers

Job summary

Kmart Group in Australia is seeking a Design Assistant, Apparel on a 12‑month fixed term contract. You’ll work with the apparel design team across the end‑to‑end process—from trend research to tech packs and fittings—and help translate trends into exciting ranges for customers.

Join a fast‑paced, large‑scale retail environment. You’ll learn from experienced designers, develop technical capabilities, and contribute to ranges that reach customers at scale.

Qualifications

• A qualification in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Graphic 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.
• Ability to create technical drawings and tech packs; quick learner.

Responsibilities

• Support Designers with day‑to‑day development of apparel ranges.
• Create and update technical sketches, style briefs and tech packs.
• Set up, maintain and update range boards, range pages and option plans.
• Assist with sample fittings and attend fit sessions.
• Support selection and development of fabrics, trims, colours and accessories.
• Liaise with suppliers on samples, submissions, approvals and development requirements.
• Assist with lab dips, print and fabric approvals within production timelines.
• Contribute to trend, colour and market research; create trend boards.
• Collate research into clear, visually engaging presentations.
• Help maintain milestones across critical path; follow up samples/approvals.
• Collaborate across Design, Buying, Technical and other stakeholders.
• Provide general administrative and design support to keep processes running

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

CAD

Technical drawings

Garment construction

Tech packs

Attention to detail

Trend awareness

Communication

Organisation

Microsoft Office

Proactive attitude

Education

Fashion/Textile/Graphic Design or related discipline

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Kmart Group in Australia is seeking a Design Assistant, Apparel on a 12‑month fixed term contract. You’ll work with the apparel design team across the end‑to‑end process—from trend research to tech packs and fittings—and help translate trends into exciting ranges for customers.

Join a fast‑paced, large‑scale retail environment. You’ll learn from experienced designers, develop technical capabilities, and contribute to ranges that reach customers at scale.