Textile Designer

Zimmermann; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Generous Benefits

International opportunities

Job summary

ZIMMERMANN is seeking a creative Textile Designer to join our Design team in Sydney. Lead artwork design and development from concept to bulk, shaping prints and textiles that define the Zimmermann aesthetic across collections.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, translate creative vision into executed textiles, and thrive in a fast-paced studio environment. This permanent role emphasizes collaboration, versatility, and a strong eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate outstanding creative instincts with colour, texture and patterns.
• Strong design and communication skills.
• Experience with textile artwork development from concept to bulk.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Creative Director and design team on seasonal concepts.
• Research ideas and contribute to key textile design elements per season.
• Create original artworks for seasonal collections under direction.
• Ensure artworks comply with originality and IP rules.
• Prepare artwork technically including repeats and colour separations.
• Complete placement print designs and engineering to pattern markers.
• Grade and nest placement artworks.
• Adhere to seasonal deadlines.
• Maintain organized design room with fabric references and boards.

Education

Textile design

Design & communication

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

PLM (C8)

Clo 3D

Job description

ZIMMERMANN is a global luxury fashion brand, founded in Sydney in 1991 by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann. Renowned for its signature approach to sophisticated femininity, distinctive prints, and exceptional craftsmanship, the brand is present across Australia, Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia.

Nicky Zimmermann’s creative vision and Simone Zimmermann’s strategic leadership have formed the foundation of the brand’s success. Their partnership – balancing design innovation with strong commercial direction – remains central to ZIMMERMANN’s identity and growth.

Today, ZIMMERMANN continues to redefine modern luxury with collections that celebrate self-expression. Grounded in Australian sun-soaked optimism, the brand resonates with women around the world. Our global teams are united by a shared commitment to creativity, quality, and evolving the brand with integrity and purpose.

At ZIMMERMANN, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to empowering talented individuals to build meaningful careers within an inclusive, collaborative, and forward‑thinking environment – where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated, and individuality is valued.

The Opportunity

ZIMMERMANN is seeking a creative and driven Textile Designer to join our celebrated Design team.

In this role, you will lead artwork design and development from concept to bulk, ensuring every print and textile embodies the signature Zimmermann aesthetic. Your work will directly shape the look and feel of our collections, contributing to the distinctive, globally recognized style of the brand.

This is a newly created permanent position in the Textile Design team and an exciting opportunity for a designer who is passionate, versatile, and collaborative, thriving in a fast‑paced, dynamic studio environment. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to translate creative vision into beautifully executed textiles that inspire and delight.

Key Responsibilities

As Textile Designer, your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with Creative Director and design team on seasonal concepts
• Extensively research creative ideas and provide input on the key textile design elements of each season in line with the Creative Director’s vision.
• Creating original purpose‑built artworks for Zimmermann seasonal collections under direction from Creative Director that are unique and not derivative.
• Ensure all artworks is created in line with the company standards regarding originality and intellectual property rules.
• Technical preparation of artwork including creating artwork repeats and colour separations.
• Complete placement print designs, engineering to pattern markers.
• Grade and nest placement artworks.
• Adhere to seasonal deadlines.
• Ensure design room is organized including fabric references, design board and general design room workspace.

What You Will Bring

To success in this position, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Textile design
• The ability to demonstrate outstanding creative instincts and a distinct point of view through colour, texture and patterns.
• Have strong design and communicative skills.
• Advanced Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign skills.
• Knowledge of current design trends, industry developments and new textile processes.
• Working knowledge of PLM systems (C8 experience highly regarded) and Clo 3D

Why Join ZIMMERMANN?

• Bespoke development plans and access to strong mentors and industry leaders
• Ongoing Training & Development to grow your career within Zimmermann
• Generous Employee Discount
• Opportunity to progress your career within an Australian global luxury brand, including international opportunities
• Work with high‑end fashion and alongside fellow passionate and dedicated Zimmermann team members

ZIMMERMANN is an equal opportunity employer. We assess all applicants based on their individual capabilities, experience, and qualifications and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, please let us know at the time of application so we can assist you throughout the recruitment process.