Design Assistant - Knitwear/Denim & Jersey

Meshki; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Monthly clothing allowance

Wellness program

Flexible working arrangements

Headspace and Masterclass access

Career development opportunities

Job summary

MESHKI is seeking a Design Assistant to support the knitwear, denim and jersey teams. You will assist designers from CADs and tech packs through sampling, fittings and production handover, helping turn monthly and seasonal ranges into production-ready garments.

This role is ideal for someone technically skilled, highly organised and passionate about fashion. You’ll be mentored by senior designers and have opportunities to see your designs go into production across MESHKI’s bold collections.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of design assistant experience within an own-brand, elevated fashion brand
• Strong CAD skills in Adobe Illustrator, plus experience with PLM systems (WFX highly regarded)
• A good understanding of garment construction, tech packs and fittings
• Exceptional organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to meet critical path deadlines
• A proactive, accountable approach and openness to feedback
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• A strong fashion eye and a genuine passion for trends, product and the MESHKI brand

Responsibilities

• Support the Design team in building monthly and seasonal ranges and preparing for range reviews
• Create accurate technical CADs in Adobe Illustrator and maintain CAD boards and sign-off documents
• Prepare detailed tech packs and keep all WFX data accurate and up to date
• Manage critical paths for your styles and coordinate handovers to Garment Technicians
• Track samples, prepare garments for fittings and take clear fit notes
• Coordinate lab dips and fabric sourcing with factories, and maintain the fabric and sample libraries
• Research and share trend insights from runway, WGSN, competitor shops and social media
• Review weekly trade performance to help inform future ranges

Skills

Cad skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Team collaboration

Trend awareness

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

PLM systems (WFX)

Job description

Design Assistant - Knitwear/Denim & Jersey

MESHKI is a globally recognised fashion brand, celebrated for its dedication to empowerment, inclusivity, and sustainability. With the vision to be the global leader in accessible luxury and championing the empowerment of people worldwide through an unmatched shopping experience, MESHKI prides itself on being a brand that inspires and engages, fostering a culture of social change and community impact.

BENEFITS

Employee Perks: A generous employee discount and monthly clothing allowance, bi-weekly breakfasts, access to MESHKI thrive days, monthly culture incentives, MESHKI wellness program and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

Personal and Professional Development: We invest in your growth with access to training programs, workshops and global conferences, free access to Headspace and Masterclass.

Career Advancement: Clear pathways for career advancement within MESHKI, supporting your professional journey every step of the way.

COMPANY CULTURE

We cherish a culture at MESHKI where every individual feels respected, valued and is empowered with the tools, resources and support to contribute to the collective goal we all share, whilst advancing their career goals and ambitions. At MESHKI your future is defined by your ambition, your dedication and integrity; if you work hard, and contribute to the empowering culture that surrounds you through collaboration, communication, a humble attitude to learning and integrity and gratitude and professionalism, you’ll achieve any goal you set your mind to.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Due to team expansion we are hiring a Design Assistant at MESHKI. Supporting our Designers and Senior Designers, you’ll help bring our monthly and seasonal ranges to life, from CADs and tech packs through to sampling, fittings and production handover. This is a great opportunity for someone who is technically skilled, highly organised and passionate about fashion. You’ll be mentored by senior designers and have the chance to see your own designs go into production.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Support the Design team in building monthly and seasonal ranges and preparing for range reviews
• Create accurate technical CADs in Adobe Illustrator and maintain CAD boards and sign-off documents
• Prepare detailed tech packs and keep all WFX data accurate and up to date
• Manage critical paths for your styles and coordinate handovers to Garment Technicians
• Track samples, prepare garments for fittings and take clear fit notes
• Coordinate lab dips and fabric sourcing with factories, and maintain the fabric and sample libraries
• Research and share trend insights from runway, WGSN, competitor shops and social media
• Review weekly trade performance to help inform future ranges

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING

• Minimum 1 year of design assistant experience within an own-brand, elevated fashion brand
• Strong CAD skills in Adobe Illustrator, plus experience with PLM systems (WFX highly regarded)
• A good understanding of garment construction, tech packs and fittings
• Exceptional organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to meet critical path deadlines
• A proactive, accountable approach and openness to feedback
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• A strong fashion eye and a genuine passion for trends, product and the MESHKI brand

Please be advised that we are not engaging recruitment agencies for this hire and will not consider any unsolicited resumes.