Print Textile Designer

Forever New; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% staff discount

Subsidised cafe meals

Subsidised parking at Richmond HQ

Loyalty and birthday leave

Referral incentives

Wellbeing and sustainability programs

Learning and development opportunities

Reward and service awards

Global retail and tech exposure

Job summary

Forever New in Melbourne is seeking a talented Print Textile Designer to join our design team. You’ll shape the visual direction of collections through trend-led, production-ready print and graphic design, translating global trends into elevated artwork for production across womenswear.

Collaborate with Design and Buying, ensure artwork is brand-aligned, technically achievable, and production-ready with seamless repeats and correct colour direction.

Qualifications

• A qualification in Fashion Design/Textile Design/Graphic Design is essential.
• Extensive technical knowledge of screen and digital printing across multiple fabric base cloths.
• Comparable experience communicating with overseas suppliers and understanding factory capabilities.
• Proficient abilities in Adobe suite programs: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
• Comprehensive design skills for womenswear end use artworks.
• Experience in a fast-paced design team.
• High attention to detail and clear communication with team and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of local and overseas fashion retail markets.

Responsibilities

• Research and prepare key message trend boards to support seasonal direction.
• Present new ideas and research weekly and apply concepts into live artwork.
• Review artwork to ensure designs are commercial, brand-aligned, and technically achievable.
• Maintain awareness of copyright laws in artwork interpretation.
• Initiate and develop graphic designs from inception through to production.
• Ensure all printed artwork is production-ready with seamless repeats, accurate scale, and clear colour direction.
• Prepare embroidery artwork aligned to fixed repeat specifications.
• Work across placement prints, pattern construction, and graded production artwork.
• Apply strong Adobe skills for recolouring, repeating, scaling, and technical prep.
• Identify and troubleshoot artwork limitations early to minimise production risk.
• Provide feedback on strike-offs and revisions with suppliers.
• Clarify briefs with Design prior to commencement and manage timelines.
• Present multiple artwork, colour, and scale options on submission.

Skills

Extensive printing knowledge

Overseas supplier experience

Fast-paced design collaboration

Attention to detail

Clear stakeholder communication

Local and overseas fashion market know

Education

Fashion/Textile/Graphic Design degree

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

This year, we celebrate 20 years of Forever New.

Our story started with a simple premise; to create moments worth remembering through the pieces in her wardrobe. Twenty years later, we've built a global Australian fashion brand loved across more than 25 countries.

THE PERKS WE OFFER YOU

As part of the Forever New family, you’ll enjoy benefits designed to support your success and wellbeing:

• Generous 40% staff discount, plus family and friends' discounts
• Subsidised daily coffee and lunch at our on-site cafe
• Subsidised parking at our vibrant Richmond Head Office
• Loyalty and birthday leave to celebrate life's milestones
• Referral incentives for introducing great talent to our team
• Access to wellbeing and sustainability initiatives
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Recognition through reward and service awards programs
• Exposure to a global retail and technology environment

YOUR DREAM OPPORTUNITY

Forever New is looking for a talented Print Textile Designer to join our design team. This role plays a key part in shaping the visual direction of our collections through trend-led, commercial, and brand-aligned print and graphic design.

Working closely with the Design and Buying teams, you’ll translate global trends into elevated, production-ready artwork that reflects Forever New’s signature handwriting.

• Research and prepare key message trend boards that support seasonal direction
• Present new ideas and research weekly, following through by applying concepts into live artwork
• Review artwork throughout development to ensure designs are commercial, brand-aligned, and technically achievable
• Maintain awareness of copyright laws and apply them correctly in artwork interpretation
• Initiate and develop graphic designs from inception through to production
• Ensure all printed artwork is production-ready, including seamless repeats, accurate scale, and clear colour direction
• Prepare embroidery artwork that is technically accurate and aligned to fixed repeat specifications
• Work confidently across placement prints, pattern construction, and graded production artwork
• Apply strong Adobe Suite skills for recolouring, repeating, scaling, and technical preparation
• Identify and troubleshoot artwork limitations early to minimise production risk
• Provide clear and constructive feedback on strike-offs and revisions with suppliers
• Clarify briefs in detail with Design prior to commencement, ensuring clear expectations and timelines.
• Manage deadlines effectively, working autonomously on core projects before review with the Design Manager.
• Present multiple artwork, colour, and scale options when submitting completed briefs

THE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE YOU OFFER US

• A qualification in Fashion Design/Textile Design/ Graphic Design is essential
• Extensive technical knowledge of screen and digital printing across multiple fabric base cloths
• Comparable experience with communicating with overseas suppliers and the factory capabilities and limitations in developing new artworks
• Proficient abilities in Adobe suite programs, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign
• Comprehensive design skills and experience working on beautiful womenswear end use artworks
• Experience working within a fast-paced design team
• High attention to detail, strong management skills and clear communication style with team members and stakeholders
• A sound knowledge of local and overseas fashion retail markets

OUR VALUES

Whether we’re building our next range, partnering with stores or trading a season, these five values guide everything we do:

• Think Customer
• Respect for All
• Keep it Simple
• Take Responsibility
• Act with Pace

If you’re excited to contribute to a growing global brand and play a meaningful role in our success, we’d love to hear from you. Join us as we continue to build on our 20-year legacy and shape the future of Forever New.