Lead Designer, Unisex Collection

Deus Ex Machina Motorcycles; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Deus Ex Machina Motorcycles is seeking an experienced apparel designer to lead the design and development of seasonal unisex collections, focusing on silhouette, proportion and fabrication, and carrying designs from concept to production approval.

You will collaborate with the merchandiser, creative direction and production teams to interpret direction and translate it into commercially relevant product, while aligning with factory costings and fittings.

Formación

• 5+ years’ experience in apparel design, including concept through production.
• Portfolio demonstrating range-building and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of garment construction, fabrics, fit, washes and finishing.
• Experience with unisex silhouettes, proportions and styling.
• Advanced proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop for CAD and tech packs.
• Ability to balance creative direction with commercial needs.
• Clear communication and ability to manage overlapping timelines.

Responsabilidades

• Develop seasonal research and concepts into cohesive collections.
• Design across silhouette, fit, colour, fabrication, trims and finishing.
• Work within range architecture established by merchandising for cohesiveness.
• Develop and refine designs from concepts to final approvals.
• Collaborate with graphics to integrate artwork into the collection.
• Prepare detailed CADs, technical drawings and tech packs.
• Liaise with factories for costings, sampling and production queries.
• Review samples, attend fittings and provide precise development feedback.
• Address costing, sourcing and construction challenges while protecting design intent.
• Collaborate with merchandising to review sales performance and opportunities.
• Styling and outfitting the collection for campaigns and shoots.
• Present collections and communicate references and decisions.
• Manage deadlines with the wider team and resolve issues early.

Conocimientos

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

CAD drawings

Garment construction

Unisex silhouettes

Strong design judgement

Communication

Herramientas

CAD software

Tech packs

Descripción del empleo

We’re looking for an experienced apparel designer to lead the design and development of our seasonal unisex collections, with a considered approach to silhouette, proportion and fabrication, and the technical knowledge to carry a design from concept through to production approval, working in conjunction with our garment technician.

Deus draws from motorcycles, surf, music, art and the people around them. An understanding of those cultures, alongside your own references and perspective, will inform how you interpret and develop the range, building on what has already been established.

The role

Working closely with the merchandiser, creative direction and production teams, you’ll lead the design and development of the DEUS unisex collection, interpreting seasonal creative direction and translating it into considered, commercially relevant product.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing seasonal research and concepts into cohesive, commercially considered collections.
• Designing across silhouette, fit, colour, fabrication, trims and finishing.
• Working within the seasonal range architecture established by merchandising, ensuring a cohesive collection across product categories.
• Developing and refining designs in collaboration with creative direction, from initial concepts through to final approvals.
• Collaborating with the graphics team to integrate artwork into the collection.
• Preparing detailed CADs, technical drawings and tech packs that clearly communicate design intent.
• Liaising directly with factories throughout development, including initial costings, sampling and production queries, in coordination with the production team.
• Reviewing samples, attending fittings and providing precise development feedback to factories.
• Working through costing, sourcing and construction challenges while maintaining the integrity of the design.
• Collaborating with merchandising to review sales performance, identify opportunities and inform seasonal design decisions.
• Styling and outfitting the collection for campaign and e-commerce shoots, range presentations and other consumer-facing and sales assets.
• Presenting collections and communicating the references and decisions behind them.
• Managing design and development deadlines, identifying issues early and coordinating with the wider team to resolve them.

What you’ll bring:

• Ideally 5+ years’ experience in apparel design, including responsibility for seasonal collection development from concept through to production.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong design judgement, range-building ability and attention to detail.
• A thorough understanding of garment construction, fabrics, fit, washes and finishing techniques.
• Experience working with unisex silhouettes, proportions and styling.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with strong apparel CAD and technical documentation skills.
• An understanding of how to balance creative direction, commercial considerations and the needs of a seasonal collection.
• The confidence to make design decisions, contribute to creative discussions and respond constructively to feedback.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to manage overlapping development timelines independently.

Employment: Permanent, full-time