Designer - Own Brand

Hatch; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Staff discount

Birthday leave

Volunteer days

Job summary

THE ICONIC in Sydney, NSW is seeking a Designer to join our Own Brand Design Team. You will lead design direction, drive trend-based collections, and collaborate closely with manufacturers to ensure seamless handovers and accurate tech packs.

We value strong communication, a commercial fashion sense, and the ability to manage timelines in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop is advantageous, with a focus on innovative, customer-centric design.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in Junior Designer/Designer role.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong trend forecasting with a commercial eye for fashion.
• Ability to time manage workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design direction and create captivating collection from start to finish.
• Maintain close links with manufacturers to ensure accurate tech packs and timely handovers.
• Communicate with the Design Team to resolve critical design issues.
• Select, develop, and source fabrics, colours, and trims per standards.
• Attend fit sessions and approve final samples with GT.
• Approve all details of final product in line with the design brief.
• Understand supplier manufacturing to identify cost and manufacturing opportunities.
• Participate in range planning to balance styling, colour, and fabrications.
• Drive company-wide strategies and Objectives and Key Results.

Skills

Trend forecasting

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Illustrator

Photoshop

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

This is a Designer - Own Brand role with THE ICONIC based in Sydney, NSW, AU

== THE ICONIC ==

Role Seniority - junior, mid level

More about the Designer - Own Brand role at THE ICONIC

Since 2011, THE ICONIC has redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand. As the #1 fashion e-commerce & lifestyle destination in the region, our e-commerce platforms provide an inspiring and seamless end-to-end customer experience through our own technology innovations.

We are currently looking for a Designer to join our own brand Design Team. Reporting into our Own Brand Design Manager, this role is essential in driving the conception and development of all product in your brand by always driving innovation & creativity with a customer centric focus. This role is an excellent opportunity for a creative but commercially minded Designer who can translate trends into unique, contemporary designs.

About The Role

• Lead the design direction and a create captivating collection in line with your brand/brands from start to finish
• Maintain a close link with manufacturers to ensure seamless handover of developments, making sure all tech packs submitted are accurate, completed and submitted in line with company timelines.
• Communicate regularly with the Design Team to ensure any critical design issues or developments are highlighted and resolved when required
• Select, develop, and source fabrications, colours, trims etc. in line with company standards
• Attends fit sessions and uses technical ability to ensure best fit is achieved and approve final samples with GT
• Approve all details of final product in line with original design brief
• Understands the manufacturing structure of the supplier’s business in order to recognise cost & manufacturing opportunities for every design submitted
• Participating in range planning meetings to ensure the range is balanced in styling, colour and fabrications.
• Understand and drive company wide strategies and Objectives and Key Results

What It Takes

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Junior Designer/Designer role
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong trend forecasting skills with a commercial eye for fashion
• Ability to time manage work load in a fast-paced environment and prioritise tasks effectively
• Proficient in illustrator and photoshop would be advantageous
• Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.

Life at THE ICONIC

From our ways of working to our growth mindset and sustainable approach, we each add unique value and have an incredible amount of fun doing it! People are our greatest asset and our ICONITE experience is designed to empower you to do your best work.

Here’s what to expect when you join THE ICONIC:

• Flexible working. We offer a hybrid working model so you can do your best work in a way that works for you
• The learning Collective. Get your knowledge fix with our learning days, hackathons and access to Linkedin Learning
• Parents at THE ICONIC. Access to our parental leave program and an extra day off for your kids' first day of school every year
• Birthday leave. Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday and an ICONIC voucher to treat yourself
• Curate your style. No matter what your style is, we have got you covered with our Amazing staff discount and our famous sample sales
• Wellbeing. Access to our discounted gym memberships and wellbeing programs
• People first. Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Volunteer days. Work as a Charity Partner with Thread Together for society and environmental change.

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Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the THE ICONIC team will be there to support your growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading design direction
• Maintaining manufacturer links
• Participating in range planning

Key Strengths

• Design experience
• Communication skills
• Trend forecasting
• Illustrator and Photoshop proficiency
• Knowledge of industry regulations
• Time management

Why THE ICONIC is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with THE ICONIC not with Hatch.