Print Textile Designer

Forever New Clothing Pty; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount 40%

On-site cafe discounts

Parking at Richmond Head Office

Birthday leave and wellbeing programs

Loyalty and referral incentives

Continuous learning opportunities

Global exposure to retail and tech

Recognition and awards programs

Job summary

FOREVER US in Melbourne invites a Print Textile Designer to shape visual direction through trend-led print and graphic design, translating global trends into production-ready artwork reflecting Forever New’s handwriting.

You’ll collaborate with Design and Buying, ensuring prints are scalable, brand-aligned, and technically achievable. Proficiency in Adobe Suite and experience with overseas suppliers are valued as part of a fast-paced design team.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Fashion Design/Textile Design or Graphic Design is essential.
• Extensive technical knowledge of screen and digital printing across fabrics.
• Experience with overseas suppliers and production capabilities.
• Strong Adobe Suite skills and production-ready artwork.

Responsibilities

• Research trend boards to support seasonal direction.
• Present new ideas weekly and apply concepts to live artwork.
• Ensure artwork is brand-aligned, production-ready, and scalable.
• Prepare embroidery artwork aligned to repeats and color direction.
• Provide feedback on strike-offs and revisions with suppliers.
• Manage briefs and deadlines with clear expectations.

Skills

Graphic design sensibility

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Trend research

Print and graphic design

Communication with suppliers

Quality review of artwork

Education

Fashion/Textile/Graphic Design qualification

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

FOREVER US

Step into the world of Forever New, where fashion meets confidence and every moment is designed to make it her moment. From our Melbourne beginnings 20 years ago to more than 450 stores globally, Forever New continues to evolve - creating beautiful, feminine fashion underpinned by strong commercial thinking and global sourcing expertise.

THE PERKS WE OFFER YOU

• 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.

GET EXCITED TO

• 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

• 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.

LOCATION: Melbourne, Victoria