Bag Design Assistant: Creative CAD & Trend Research

Country Road Group

City of Melbourne

Hybrid

AUD 55,000 - 73,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements
Product allowance + discount

Job summary

Country Road Group is seeking a creative Design Assistant to support the Bag Designer across all bag types and small accessories. You will help with trend research, CADs, design presentations, specs, BOMs, and samples, while coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to keep development timelines on track.

Based in Melbourne, you will contribute to concept development and end-to-end product delivery, gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced fashion environment, and build a solid

Qualifications

  • Diploma or degree in Design or equivalent.
  • Strong Adobe Illustrator skills and proficiency with Microsoft 365.
  • Excellent communication, teamwork and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organisation and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Genuine passion for accessories design and a strong creative flair.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Designer with CADs, design spec sheets, product briefs, preparing product comments, BOMs and product ranges.
  • Conduct trend, market and inspiration research aligned to customer, brand and creative direction.
  • Prepare and collate samples, materials and documentation for range and design meetings.
  • Support communication of colour, material, hardware, detail, code and product updates across relevant teams.
  • Coordinate sample management, WIP unpacking and Range Board maintenance.
  • Maintain and organise the material, hardware and sample library, including the Range Review Room.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support the design vision.
  • Manage PLM inputs and product information accurately and within required timelines.
  • Maintain style name databases, colour palettes and hardware information across formats.
  • Support critical path management, meeting administration and reporting, including minute taking.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft 365
Communication
Time management
Organisational skills
Creativity
Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or degree in Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Country Road Group is seeking a creative Design Assistant to support the Bag Designer across all bag types and small accessories. You will help with trend research, CADs, design presentations, specs, BOMs, and samples, while coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to keep development timelines on track.

Based in Melbourne, you will contribute to concept development and end-to-end product delivery, gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced fashion environment, and build a solid

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