Apparel Design Assistant – Learn, Create & Shape Ranges

Kmart Australia Limited; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working options

Team member discount card at Kmart/..

Brighter Benefits program with 60+供应商

Bonus program eligibility

Inclusive parental leave with CircleIn

Learning and Mentor programs

Kudos recognition program

Career opportunities across Wesfarmers

Job summary

Kmart Australia Limited is hiring a Design Assistant, Apparel to join our high-performing Apparel Design team on a 12-month fixed term contract. You’ll work closely with Designers to translate trends into exciting apparel ranges, gain hands-on experience across trend research, range development, technical drawings, fittings and production.

Ideally you’ll hold a Fashion Design qualification, have strong Illustrator/Photoshop skills, and be eager to learn CAD and tech packs.

Qualifications

• You’ll have a qualification in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Graphic Design, Surface Pattern Design or a 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, or the willingness to learn quickly.
• Great eye for colour, trend and design and strong attention to detail.
• Confident communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support Designers with the 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 with the design team
• Support the selection and development of fabrics, trims, colours and accessories
• Liaise with suppliers on samples, submissions, approvals and product development requirements
• Assist with lab dips, print and fabric approvals within required production timelines
• Contribute to trend, colour and market research, including creating trend and inspiration boards
• Collate research and design concepts into clear, visually engaging presentations
• Help maintain key milestones across the critical path, following up outstanding samples and approvals
• Work collaboratively across Design, Buying, Technical and other key stakeholders
• Provide general administrative and design support to keep the team and range development process running smoothly

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Education

Fashion Design qualification

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

CAD

Tech packs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kmart Australia Limited is hiring a Design Assistant, Apparel to join our high-performing Apparel Design team on a 12-month fixed term contract. You’ll work closely with Designers to translate trends into exciting apparel ranges, gain hands-on experience across trend research, range development, technical drawings, fittings and production.

Ideally you’ll hold a Fashion Design qualification, have strong Illustrator/Photoshop skills, and be eager to learn CAD and tech packs.