Textile Studio Lead: Creative Direction & On-Time Delivery

Zimmermann; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored development plans

Product discounts

Career progression

Job summary

Zimmermann is seeking a skilled Textile Studio Manager to lead the Textile Design team, delivering original seasonal artworks and supporting the Creative Director’s vision. You’ll balance creativity with structured delivery to align with design and production milestones in a fast-paced luxury fashion environment.

Ideal candidates bring 8–10+ years in textile design with leadership experience, strong Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator skills, and a deep understanding of the Zimmermann aesthetic.

Qualifications

• Degree in textile design or related discipline is required.
• Several years leading textile or surface design teams in premium fashion.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional stakeholders and timelines.
• Strong IP awareness and project planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Textile Design team to deliver seasonal artwork collections.
• Oversee critical path workflows, track progress and ensure milestones are met.
• Review, approve and hand artworks to pre-production on time.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development and Production across collections.
• Maintain artwork records, licensing docs and IP compliance.
• Drive continuous process improvements and team capability.
• Oversee IP processes and seamless handover to pre-production.

Skills

Textile design leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Planning and communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Textile Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Zimmermann is seeking a skilled Textile Studio Manager to lead the Textile Design team, delivering original seasonal artworks and supporting the Creative Director’s vision. You’ll balance creativity with structured delivery to align with design and production milestones in a fast-paced luxury fashion environment.

Ideal candidates bring 8–10+ years in textile design with leadership experience, strong Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator skills, and a deep understanding of the Zimmermann aesthetic.