Textile Studio Lead — Design, IP & Production

Zimmermann; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored development

Product discounts

Career progression

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Zimmermann in Sydney seeks a Textile Studio Manager to lead the Textile Design team, delivering original seasonal artworks and supporting the Creative Director’s vision. You will balance creative direction with structured delivery to drive innovation, quality and craftsmanship across collections.

The role requires leadership experience in premium fashion, advanced Adobe skills, and a deep understanding of Zimmermann aesthetics and luxury customers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Textile Design or related discipline.
• 8–10+ years in textile/surface design, with leadership experience.
• Experience leading teams within premium fashion/lifestyle brands.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Textile Design team to deliver seasonal artwork collections.
• Manage critical path workflows and milestone delivery.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development and Production teams for alignment across collections.
• Oversee IP processes and artwork records across collections.

Skills

Textile design

Leadership

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Team management

Education

Degree in Textile Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Zimmermann in Sydney seeks a Textile Studio Manager to lead the Textile Design team, delivering original seasonal artworks and supporting the Creative Director’s vision. You will balance creative direction with structured delivery to drive innovation, quality and craftsmanship across collections.

The role requires leadership experience in premium fashion, advanced Adobe skills, and a deep understanding of Zimmermann aesthetics and luxury customers.