Menswear Designer- Country Road

Country Road Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-annual product allowance

Sample sales access

40% staff discount for you and family

Flexible leave options

Health and wellbeing support

18 weeks paid parental leave

Internal career opportunities

Annual learning opportunities

Community partnership support

Job summary

Country Road Group is seeking a talented Menswear Designer to join our Design team in Melbourne. You will shape the future of Country Road menswear with a strong understanding of modern casual dressing, premium fabrication, fit and lifestyle-led design.

From concept development through to final production, you will collaborate with Design, Buying and Product Development to deliver elevated menswear that reflects quality, authenticity and enduring Australian style.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Menswear Designer within fashion or a complementary lifestyle category.
• Strong knowledge of menswear silhouettes, fabrication, construction, fit and finishing.
• A clear creative point of view with the ability to design product that is elevated, relevant and commercially successful.
• Experience managing the end-to-end design process from concept through to production.
• A strong understanding of casual wear and modern lifestyle dressing.
• Excellent understanding of colour, materials, proportion and garment detail.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to balance creativity with customer and business outcomes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across Design, Buying, Product Development and suppliers.
• Ability to build strong supplier relationships and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• A passion for quality, craftsmanship, responsible sourcing and enduring design.
• A genuine connection to Country Road and its values of Australian lifestyle, authenticity and considered design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute creative direction across menswear categories, bringing the Country Road design aesthetic to life.
• Translate seasonal inspiration, customer insights and market trends into commercially successful menswear collections.
• Create considered casual and lifestyle-led product across apparel, balancing comfort, functionality, quality and modern style.
• Develop cohesive ranges with a strong point of view across colour, fabrication, silhouette, texture and detail.
• Research and source innovative fabrics, trims and materials that reflect the Country Road commitment to quality and responsible design.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Buying and suppliers to take concepts from initial design through to final production.
• Lead fittings and product reviews, ensuring design intent, quality and fit are maintained throughout the development process.
• Partner with key stakeholders to deliver compelling collection stories and presentations.
• Use customer feedback, store insights and product performance to influence future design decisions.
• Maintain a strong understanding of menswear trends, fabrication innovation and global lifestyle influences.
• Support continuous improvement across the Design function through collaboration, creativity and new ideas.

Skills

Menswear design

Brand vision

Trend interpretation

Color and fabric knowledge

Fit and construction

Collaborative work

Concept development

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Supplier collaboration

Job description

As Australia’s favourite lifestyle brand, loved around the world, Country Road creates timeless pieces designed for life and made to last.

We are looking for a talented Menswear Designer to join our Design team and help shape the future of Country Road menswear. This is an opportunity for a creative thinker with a strong understanding of modern casual dressing, premium fabrication, fit and lifestyle-led design to create collections that are effortless, considered and distinctly Country Road.

Working across the full design lifecycle, you will bring together creative vision, commercial thinking and a deep understanding of our customer to develop menswear collections that balance timeless style with contemporary relevance.

From concept development and trend research through to final product execution, you will collaborate with Design, Buying, Product Development and our global supplier network to deliver elevated menswear that reflects quality, authenticity and enduring Australian style.

How you will contribute

• Develop and execute creative direction across menswear categories, bringing the Country Road design aesthetic to life.
• Translate seasonal inspiration, customer insights and market trends into commercially successful menswear collections.
• Create considered casual and lifestyle-led product across apparel, balancing comfort, functionality, quality and modern style.
• Develop cohesive ranges with a strong point of view across colour, fabrication, silhouette, texture and detail.
• Research and source innovative fabrics, trims and materials that reflect the Country Road commitment to quality and responsible design.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Buying and suppliers to take concepts from initial design through to final production.
• Lead fittings and product reviews, ensuring design intent, quality and fit are maintained throughout the development process.
• Partner with key stakeholders to deliver compelling collection stories and presentations.
• Use customer feedback, store insights and product performance to influence future design decisions.
• Maintain a strong understanding of menswear trends, fabrication innovation and global lifestyle influences.
• Support continuous improvement across the Design function through collaboration, creativity and new ideas.
  

Capabilities we value

• Experience as a Menswear Designer within fashion or a complementary lifestyle category.
• Strong knowledge of menswear silhouettes, fabrication, construction, fit and finishing.
• A clear creative point of view with the ability to design product that is elevated, relevant and commercially successful.
• Experience managing the end-to-end design process from concept through to production.
• A strong understanding of casual wear and modern lifestyle dressing.
• Excellent understanding of colour, materials, proportion and garment detail.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to balance creativity with customer and business outcomes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across Design, Buying, Product Development and suppliers.
• Ability to build strong supplier relationships and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• A passion for quality, craftsmanship, responsible sourcing and enduring design.
• A genuine connection to Country Road and its values of Australian lifestyle, authenticity and considered design.
  

What we offer

• Bi-annual product allowance, access to sample sales and 40% discount for you and your immediate family across all Country Road Group brands.
• Flexible leave options including birthday leave, volunteer leave and personal leave.
• Health and wellbeing support including EAP counselling, discounted gym memberships and financial wellbeing services.
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees, including return‑to‑work clothing allowance.
• Internal career opportunities across our House of Brands.
• Annual learning opportunities to support your growth and development.
• Opportunities to support meaningful community partnerships including OCRF, Our Watch, First Nations Reconciliation, Movember, Red Cross and Landcare.
  

Who we are

Country Road Group is a design-led portfolio of premium fashion brands, comprising Country Road, Mimco, Trenery, Witchery and Politix. Together, our brands represent a market-leading position in Australia’s specialty fashion sector, united by a commitment to distinctive design, quality and sustainable growth.

Country Road Group is part of Woolworths Holdings Limited (South Africa), a leading Southern Hemisphere retail group.

Country Road Group acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present.

We’re committed to inclusion and accessibility. If we can support you with any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.