Womenswear Design Assistant - End-to-End Development & Samples

Seed Heritage; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 50% off Seed Heritage product

Brandbank Group discounts

Employee Referral Program

Health and Wellness initiatives

Birthday leave

Pet-friendly office

Sample Sales access

Pantry perks

End-of-Trip facilities

Job summary

Seed Heritage is seeking a Design Assistant to support our Womenswear design team through ranging and product development. You will help create style files, line sheets, and assist with sketches in internal systems.

You will coordinate samples for Buy meetings and photoshoots and work with Production to ensure timely delivery. The role is based at our St Kilda Road offices, full-time, on-site, for an 8-month fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Fashion Design or a similar discipline.
• 1–2 years' experience in a Design Assistant, Buying Assistant or similar role.
• Previous Womenswear or fashion apparel experience is highly regarded.
• Strong organisation, prioritisation and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Demonstrated hand-sketching ability.
• Understanding of graphic textile prints is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Designers throughout the end-to-end ranging and product development process.
• Create and maintain style files, line sheets and product information, ensuring all details are accurate and up to date.
• Assist with sketching and creating styles in internal systems.
• Coordinate samples for Buy meetings, trade meetings, photoshoots, campaign activity and other key milestones.
• Manage sample storage, organisation and archiving.
• Work closely with Production to ensure samples are received on time and flag any delays or issues.
• Support the preparation of VM handovers and ensure all relevant product information is updated.
• Assist with colour palettes, Pantone swatches, newsletters and general Design team administration.
• Liaise with internal teams and Stores to communicate product information and updates.
• On-site role 5-days per week, based in our St Kilda Road offices.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Hand sketching

Education

Fashion Design or related discipline

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Seed Heritage is seeking a Design Assistant to support our Womenswear design team through ranging and product development. You will help create style files, line sheets, and assist with sketches in internal systems.

You will coordinate samples for Buy meetings and photoshoots and work with Production to ensure timely delivery. The role is based at our St Kilda Road offices, full-time, on-site, for an 8-month fixed-term contract.