Bags Design Assistant — Creative, Detail‑Oriented Role

Country Road; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Product allowance

Birthday leave

Health insurance

Job summary

Country Road Group in Australia is seeking a Design Assistant to support the Bag Designer and the Accessories team through trend research, CADs, design specs and range development.

You will coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers, manage samples and documentation, maintain design information and assist with critical path, meetings and reporting in a fast-paced fashion environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree qualification in Design.
• Previous experience as a Design Assistant, or a graduate with strong design and creative capabilities.
• Strong Adobe Illustrator skills, Microsoft 365 required.
• Strong communication, teamwork and collaboration skills within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively and work efficiently.
• Genuine interest and passion for accessories design, with a strong creative flair.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Resourceful problem-solver with strong critical thinking and the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Designer with creating accurate CADs, design spec sheets, product briefings, 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 both physical and digital formats.
• Support the team with critical path management, meeting administration and reporting, including minute taking, while adhering to company values and processes.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft 365

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Organisation

Creative flair

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Design degree or diploma

Tools

CAD software

PLM system

Range Board

Job description

Country Road Group in Australia is seeking a Design Assistant to support the Bag Designer and the Accessories team through trend research, CADs, design specs and range development.

You will coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers, manage samples and documentation, maintain design information and assist with critical path, meetings and reporting in a fast-paced fashion environment.