P/T Accessories Designer & Developer

Kivari international; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Team lunch each month

EAP – 24/7 confidential support

Employee discount

Uniform allowance

Career growth opportunity

Job summary

KIVARI, a Sydney-based fashion brand, is seeking an Accessories Designer & Developer to take ideas from sketches to production across shoes, bags, jewellery, eyewear and more. You will partner with the design and production teams to keep styles on brief, on brand, and on time.

With 4+ years in fashion design and hands‑on CAD and drafting skills, you will translate concepts into technical packs, source materials, and negotiate costs while upholding sustainability and quality.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in fashion design (desirable).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Design or Fine Arts, or College Degree in Fashion Design.
• Excellent design and conceptual skills with a strong sense of style and colour.
• Ability to sketch by hand and create accurate technical drawings.
• Proficiency in Illustrator (Adobe Suite) and Excel.
• Strong understanding of product development, tech packs, costings and sampling processes.
• Excellent time management to meet multiple deadlines.
• Willingness to travel for research and product development.
• Commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a commercial accessories collection each season across shoes, bags, jewellery, eyewear and other accessories.
• Create hand sketches and accurate technical drawings using Illustrator to bring designs to life.
• Build and refine tech packs, ensuring CADs and construction detail are ready for factory communication.
• Review, fit and approve samples at fit, pre-production and shipment against design intent and quality standards.
• Negotiate costs and lead times to hit seasonal margin targets without compromising quality.
• Source materials, hardware, trims and components meeting quality, price and sustainability standards.
• Manage sample orders, the sampling and trims tracker, and the accessories critical path.
• Partner closely with design, product development, textile designers and suppliers to progress every style.
• Monitor market trends and international directions to keep the range fresh and commercial.
• Keep the Design tracker and Style Arcade up to date with accurate sketches and product information.

Skills

Hand sketching

Conceptual design

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Design or Fine Arts / Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

Job description

KIVARI is a Sydney-based fashion brand founded in 2014, known for the ultimate trifecta of style, strength and confidence. All of our products are designed by our talented team in Australia, crafted with sustainability in mind and materials sourced from across the world. Our timeless designs are inspired by a passion for travel and a deep connection to the ocean.

For us, community comes first, we are committed to quality always and fostering a warm environment where creativity thrives and we provide the opportunity for you to evolve with us as our brand grows across the globe.

ABOUT YOU:

You are a talented Accessories Designer & Developer who loves bringing a concept to life, from first sketch through to finished sample. With 4+ years’ experience in accessories fashion design, you have a genuine passion for shoes, bags, jewellery, eyewear and accessories, and the technical know-how to translate a creative vision into an accurate tech pack, a well-fitted sample and a beautifully aligned, commercial range.

You’re equally comfortable hand-sketching a new concept as you are building CADs in Adobe Illustrator, fitting a sample or negotiating costs with a factory. A natural collaborator, you work closely with our Head of Design and the wider design, product development and production teams to keep every accessories style on brief, on brand - unmistakably KIVARI, and on time - all while bringing a considered eye for quality, sustainability and style to everything you design.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN:

• Design and develop a beautiful, commercial accessories collection each season across shoes, bags, jewellery, eyewear and other accessories.
• Create hand sketches and accurate technical drawings using Adobe Illustrator to bring each design to life.
• Build and refine tech packs, ensuring CADs and construction detail are accurate and ready for factory communication.
• Review, fit and approve samples at fit, pre-production and shipment stage against design intent and quality standards.
• Negotiate costs and lead times to hit seasonal margin targets without compromising on quality.
• Source materials, hardware, trims and components that meet KIVARI’s quality, price and sustainability standards.
• Manage sample orders, the sampling and trims tracker, and the accessories critical path to hit every milestone.
• Partner closely with the design team, product development, textile designers and suppliers to keep every style progressing.
• Monitor market trends, competitors and international design directions to keep our accessories range fresh and commercial.
• Keep the Design tracker and Style Arcade up to date each season with accurate sketches, attributes and product information.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• 4+ years’ experience in Fashion Design (desirable).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Design or Fine Arts, or College Degree in Fashion Design.
• Excellent design and conceptual skills, with a strong sense of style and colour.
• Ability to sketch by hand as well as create accurate technical drawings.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (Adobe Suite) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of product development, tech packs, costings and sampling processes.
• Excellent time management with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Availability to travel for research and product development.
• General commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A creative, collaborative environment - a close-knit team in our new Rosebery office, direct access to the people making decisions, and the space to bring ideas forward and see them happen.
• Real growth - as KIVARI expands worldwide, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and your career.
• Real support - a paid day off for your birthday, a monthly team lunch on us, and 24/7 confidential support through our EAP.
• Purpose - we design with intention, make with sustainability in mind, and stay close to the community and the coastline that shaped us.
• Competitive package - salary plus a generous team member discount and a quarterly uniform allowance.

OUR VALUES

Community First Quality Always Believe in What’s Possible Always Evolving

We’re not engaging recruitment agencies for this role and will only consider direct applicants. While we read every application, due to volume only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This role is based in our Head Office in Rosebery, Sydney NSW.

KIVARI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all. All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.