Lead Resortwear Designer - Global Luxury & Impact

Meshki; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Monthly clothing allowance

Bi-weekly breakfasts

Headspace and Masterclass access

Wellness program

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

MESHKI is seeking a Senior Resort Designer to lead the creative direction of our resort offering. You will own the design process from concept to final product, balancing creative ambition with commercial performance across local and global markets.

You will drive seasonal direction, manage fittings, select fabrics and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure cohesive, elevated collections that reflect MESHKI’s brand identity and values.

Qualifications

• 7+ years fashion design experience, including resortwear and warm-weather collections.
• Strong portfolio showing creative vision and range-building capability.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD software and print development.
• Knowledge of garment construction, lightweight wovens and natural fibers.
• Proven ability to translate trends into commercially successful products.
• Experience leading and developing junior team members.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for senior stakeholders.
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality, fit and finish.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Passion for fashion and alignment with MESHKI brand identity.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of MESHKI’s resort collections from concept to final product.
• Set seasonal creative direction with mood boards, palettes and prints.
• Drive print and surface design, including artwork direction and colourways.
• Conduct trend research and translate insights into seasonal direction.
• Own end-to-end product development with tech packs and collaboration with Garment Tech.
• Lead fittings and adjust for fit, drape and construction.
• Select fabrics and trims with focus on sustainability where possible.
• Collaborate with Buying, Merchandising, Garment Tech and Marketing to align with goals.
• Review weekly sell-through data and shape future design decisions.
• Mentor and develop a Design Assistant within your POD.

Skills

Fashion design

Resortwear

Team leadership

Trend translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CAD software

Print development tools

Job description

MESHKI is seeking a Senior Resort Designer to lead the creative direction of our resort offering. You will own the design process from concept to final product, balancing creative ambition with commercial performance across local and global markets.

You will drive seasonal direction, manage fittings, select fabrics and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure cohesive, elevated collections that reflect MESHKI’s brand identity and values.