Print Textile Designer

Forever New Clothing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous 40% staff discount

Subsidised daily coffee and lunch

Loyalty and birthday leave

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Forever New Clothing is seeking a Print Textile Designer in Melbourne, Victoria. This role focuses on creating commercial and brand-aligned print designs, translating global trends into production-ready artworks. You’ll work closely with the design and buying teams, ensuring technical accuracy and achieving deadlines. A qualification in Fashion Design or related field is required, along with extensive skills in Adobe Suite and printing technologies. Join us to contribute to a dynamic and evolving fashion brand.

Qualifications

• A qualification in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or Graphic Design is essential.
• Extensive technical knowledge of screen and digital printing.
• Experience in fast-paced design environments.

Responsibilities

• Research and prepare trend boards that support seasonal direction.
• Initiate and develop graphic designs from inception to production.
• Manage deadlines effectively on core projects.

Skills

Adobe Suite proficiency

Technical knowledge of screen and digital printing

Clear communication style

Design skills for women's-wear

High attention to detail

Education

Qualification in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or Graphic Design

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

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, or 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 when developing new artworks
• Proficient abilities in Adobe suite programs, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Comprehensive design skills and experience working on beautiful women’s‑wear 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