Flexible Bag Design Assistant - Creative & Detail‑Oriented

Country Road Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Product allowance

Family discounts

Leave options

Health & wellbeing

Parental leave

Career development

Learning opportunities

Community partnerships

Job summary

Country Road Group is seeking a Design Assistant to support the Bag Designer across all bag types and accessories. You will help with CADs, design specs, sample management and documentation, while coordinating with design and development teams to keep timelines on track.

Ideal candidates will have a design qualification, strong Adobe Illustrator and MS 365 skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach. This role offers flexible work arrangements and exposure to end-to-end bag design in a

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree qualification in Design.
• Previous experience as a Design Assistant, or a graduate with strong design capabilities.
• Strong Adobe Illustrator skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

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

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Creative flair

Organisational skills

Education

Diploma or degree in Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft 365

Job description

Country Road Group is seeking a Design Assistant to support the Bag Designer across all bag types and accessories. You will help with CADs, design specs, sample management and documentation, while coordinating with design and development teams to keep timelines on track.

Ideal candidates will have a design qualification, strong Adobe Illustrator and MS 365 skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach. This role offers flexible work arrangements and exposure to end-to-end bag design in a