Graphic Designer - Smiggle

Smiggle; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous staff discount

Access to sample sales

Daily free coffee

Job summary

Smiggle in Melbourne is seeking a talented Midweight–Senior Graphic Designer to join our creative team and bring a fashion-forward perspective to product design.

Reporting to the Graphic Design Manager, you’ll develop original prints, patterns and packaging, translating trends into cohesive product ranges and capsules. This hands-on role requires strong Illustrator skills and collaboration across Product and Design to deliver on-brand, on-trend designs within timelines.

Qualifications

• Midweight–Senior level experience in fashion, accessories, lifestyle, multi‑product design or packaging.
• Strong fashion‑led design sensibility with Tween/customer understanding.
• Proven ability to develop cohesive ranges, not just individual products.
• Excellent illustration, print and yardage design skills with color/materials knowledge.
• Ability to translate trends and direction into commercially relevant designs.
• Experience developing production-ready finished artwork.

Responsibilities

• Translate fashion trends and creative direction into innovative, commercially relevant product solutions for the Tween customer.
• Develop original prints, yardages, illustrations, graphics and artwork across accessories, lifestyle and back‑to‑school product categories and packaging.
• Design cohesive product ranges, collections and capsules.
• Create detailed product specifications and supplier‑ready finished artwork across a variety of products and packaging.
• Curate colour palettes, materials, prints, patterns and finishes to create elevated ranges.
• Collaborate with designers and product developers to ensure on‑brand, on‑trend solutions within timelines and budget.

Skills

Fashion-led design sense

Illustration & print design

Adobe Illustrator

Communication & collaboration

Trend translation

Commercial awareness

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Job no: 825474
Work type: Full time
Location: Melbourne - Central
Categories: Graphics/Web design, Merchandising - Product

About Smiggle

Smiggle is recognised around the world for its market-leading school supplies, lifestyle products, stationery & gifts, its vibrant product designs, and its creativity and ability to deliver on the promise of fun. Smiggle is one of the most exciting and innovative kid’s brands in the world – with over 300 stores across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, with wholesale and distribution partnerships in many countries around the world. With much more growth ahead, Smiggle is the place where a smile meets a giggle; and there’s no better place to work and build your career!

About the Role

We’re looking for a talented Midweight–Senior Graphic Designer to join our creative team and bring a fresh, fashion-forward perspective to Smiggle’s product design.

Reporting to the Graphic Design Manager, you’ll work closely with the Product, Design and broader Creative teams to bring ideas to life, from initial concepts and creative direction through to final product.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll create original prints, patterns, illustrations and packaging, while also looking at the bigger picture to develop cohesive product ranges, collections and capsules that feel fresh, relevant and distinctly Smiggle.

Responsibilities

• Translate fashion trends, mood boards and creative direction into innovative, commercially relevant product solutions for the Tween customer
• Develop original prints, yardages, illustrations, graphics and artwork across accessories, lifestyle and back‑to‑school product categories and packaging
• Design cohesive product ranges, collections and capsules
• Create detailed product specifications and supplier‑ready finished artwork across a variety of products and packaging
• Curate colour palettes, materials, prints, patterns and finishes to create elevated and considered product ranges
• Collaborate closely with designers and product developers to ensure design solutions are on‑brand, on‑trend and fashion‑forward, while being delivered within timelines and budget

Skills & Experience

• Midweight–Senior level experience in fashion, accessories, lifestyle, multi‑product design or packaging
• Strong fashion‑led design sensibility, with an understanding of the Tween customer and current youth culture
• Proven ability to develop cohesive ranges and collections, rather than solely individual products
• Excellent illustration, print and yardage design skills, with a portfolio demonstrating a strong understanding of colour, materials and finishes
• Ability to translate trends and creative direction into compelling, commercially relevant product solutions
• Experience developing product specifications and production‑ready finished artwork
• Advanced Adobe Illustrator skills are essential
• Trend forecasting experience is desirable
• Strong communication, collaboration and presentation skills
• Commercially minded, with the ability to balance creative vision with customer needs and price point
• Generous staff discount and access to our sample sales
• Central office location based on St Kilda Rd, with direct access to the picturesque Fawkner Park
• Work closely within a high performing, supportive and collaborative environment
• Coffee lover? Indulge in daily free coffee and hot drinks

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, fashion‑focused designer to help shape the next evolution of Smiggle product. If you’re passionate about fashion, product and creating commercially relevant designs that connect with the Tween customer, we’d love to hear from you.

Please ensure your portfolio is attached to your application.