Senior Designer

The Talent Mill; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A contemporary designer label based in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Designer to support the Head of Design in executing strategic vision and managing product collections. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of womenswear experience in high-end fashion, strong technical knowledge, and is proficient in Adobe design software. This full-time role offers development opportunities and frequent international travel.

Benefits

Strong salary offering

Development opportunities

Frequent travel

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in high-end fashion womenswear.
• Strong colour and print sense.
• Ability to manage workload with multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Design in strategic vision.
• Contribute to design direction and fabric selection.
• Assist with all range design across womenswear categories.

Skills

Womenswear industry experience

Strong technical knowledge of woven and knitwear construction

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Excel

Communication and interpersonal skills

Understanding seasonal trends

Job description

Now Hiring | Contemporary Designer Brand | Melbourne

The Brand

Our latest client launched this highly successful contemporary designer label 15 years ago in Melbourne and has experience unprecedented international success! Collections that have been developed with a focus on skillful construction and a focus on developing untold levels of confidence in women.

They have grown into a modern brand with a global following and have now moved back to their founding home of Melbourne and are looking for a Senior Designer to join their team. This is such an exciting time as they look to expand with an additional two product lines alongside of their exceptional mainline collection. You will work to support the Head of Design in the development and management of product collections.

The Role

Support the Head of Design in developing and executing a strategic vision

Help and contributing to the management of design direction from conception to final styling, including contribution to the selection of fabrics, trims, silhouettes, lab dip colours, print strike offs, and patterns

Assisting with the whole range design, across all categories, womenswear in both woven and knitwear in line with the creative direction of Head of Design

Helping with the line sheet development and presentation materials for strategy reviews including trend, colour and fabric boards

Monitoring and follow up the sourcing and development of fabrics, embroidery, trims and sample requests with external vendor / factories

Attend all fit sessions from first fit to production samples’ ensuring that product is technically executed to the highest standard and of commercial fit

International Travel as required, either for visiting the factory or supporting the sales and Head of Design for overseas sourcing, development and research trip

Strong communication skills with factories to achieve positive results in the development phase

The Skillset

5+ years minimum womenswear industry experience in high end fashion

Knowledge on seasonal trends and market responses

Strong technical knowledge of Woven and knitwear construction and materials with strong colour and print sense

Willingness to Travel Internationally as required

On-site working arrangements

Strong Communication and interpersonal skills and range development experience

Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Excel and Outlook

Ability to prioritize and manage workload with multiple deadlines

This role is a full time offering, based in their Cremorne HQ. There is a strong salary offering available, development opportunities, frequent travel, and the opportunity to work closely with some of the industries most experienced profiles - this role is not to be missed!

The Talent Mill Recruitment division is a bespoke recruitment consultancy and talent acquisition specialist within the fashion, lifestyle, and retail industries. With more than 10 years of specialist expertise with luxury retail, Australian & Contemporary designer, beauty, and lifestyle brands globally we discover, recognize, and connect inspiring individuals to the most desirable brands as trusted support to founder-led start-ups, SME’s, and multinational corporations within the fashion & retail industry.

Recruitment – but make it ethical, not transactional. Quality over quantity – always. Truly consultative and delivered at pace. We hold a genuine passion and expertise for the industries we support and offer a unique and modern recruitment proposition – one where we develop long term, meaningful relationships with all stakeholders.