Senior Print Designer

Jivaro; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jivaro is seeking a senior designer to lead the print and graphic direction across all product categories. You will deliver trend-driven textiles and graphics, translate global trends into brand storyboards, and collaborate with Design and Buying teams for cohesive seasonal concepts.

In this fast-paced role, you will oversee freelance designers, manage multiple projects, and ensure artworks align with commercial goals while pushing creative boundaries.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in senior textiles/graphic design within fast fashion or apparel.
• Fast-paced, proactive, highly organized with strong time management.
• Strong creative vision delivering commercial and elevated designs.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the full print and graphic direction for the brand, setting seasonal creative strategy.
• Deliver original, trend-driven textile and graphic artworks across categories.
• Translate global trends into brand-relevant concept boards and colour stories.
• Collaborate with Design and Buying teams to refine artworks.
• Coordinate artwork placement with Product Developers and prepare files for factory handover.
• Oversee briefs and deliverables for external freelance Graphic Designers.
• Maintain internal strike-off library and align creative with commercial needs.
• Work with Buying team to balance creativity and business targets.
• Deliver innovative designs while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Textile design

Graphic design

Adobe CS

Mac proficiency

Trend research

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to be responsible for designing and developing graphic and textile prints across all product categories.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the full print and graphic direction for the brand, setting seasonal creative strategy and ensuring design cohesion across categories
• Deliver original, trend-driven textile and graphic artworks that elevate the brand and push into new creative territory
• Interpret global trends and translate them into brand-relevant concept boards, colour stories, and artwork narratives
• Research, develop, and refine artworks in collaboration with Design and Buying teams
• Partner with Product Developers on artwork placement, dimensions, and colour direction
• Prepare artwork files and contact sheets for seamless factory handover
• Oversee briefs and deliverables for external freelance Graphic Designers
• Organise and maintain the internal strike-off library for easy team access
• Collaborate closely with the Buying team to align creative direction with commercial needs
• Consistently deliver innovative, forward-thinking designs that push creative boundaries
• Balance multiple design projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years experience in a senior-level or highly skilled textiles/graphic design role within the fast fashion or apparel industry
• Quick and efficient worker
• Proactive and highly organised
• Strong creative vision with the ability to deliver both commercial and elevated designs
• Strong research skills with a deep understanding of global print, graphic, and cultural trends
• Proactive, self-sufficient, and highly organised with exceptional time-management skills
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Eye for detail and current trends
• Advanced skills working with Mac and the Adobe CS, specifically Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
• Excellent communication and the ability to work both individually and as part of a team
• Experience within the apparel/fashion business