Senior Designer - Menswear

At Target, we’re getting back to what we’re famous for - real quality, that’s really affordable. We’re making products that stand up to the test of everyday life, at prices that don’t cost the earth.

We’re making mums happy. Kids smile. Family life, that little bit easier. We’re making sure every Australian can enjoy our products, whilst making a positive difference to our planet so families can trust and rely on us for generations to come. That’s the Target Australians need right now. And that’s the Target we’re here to be.

With our instantly recognisable logo, we are one of the most iconic brands on the Australian retail market and for almost 100 years we have held a special place in the hearts and minds of Australian families. It brings us loyal customers who love and trust us. From first baby clothes to first fashion moments, we have created special memories that families across the country hold dear. By making affordable quality and style accessible for all, we have built a reputation for helping Australian families live better.

As an iconic Australian retailer, we’re immensely proud of our history and need people to join us who are as excited by our future as we are! That’s who we are. That’s Target.

What will you do?

Due to an internal promotion within our design team, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Designer Menswear. Are you a visionary in Menswear design, with a passion for shaping the future of fashion across Men's collections? This role is a thrilling new opportunity, crafted from our dynamic growth and expansion journey!

As our Senior Designer, you'll be the creative force behind trend-setting and innovative menswear design. Your role will be pivotal in crafting a cohesive and captivating product range that aligns with Target's signature aesthetic and quality standards. Collaborate with key stakeholders to bring customer-centric designs to life, identifying and implementing global trends to boost sales through stunning, well-communicated products.

In this role, we are looking for someone with an eye for trend, innovation, and the ability to demonstrate your passion for creativity to deliver a cohesive product range aligned with the Target product aesthetic and quality strategy. This is executed through strong influencing, collaboration, tasteful aesthetics, and an eye for trend.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Trend forecasting

• Identify, interpret, and implement trends and colour palettes using global trend and market research to add value through design and sales in line with Target handwriting.
• Visually articulate and effectively communicate the direction for the season to stakeholders and direct reports.
• Present trend forecasts effectively, including research to support trends.
• Maintain strong aesthetic taste and have an eye for the next trend that is commercial and can be bought in volume.

Ranging

• Collaborate with and influence the merchandise team to create commercial, customer-focused, coordinated product ranges that best reflect Target’s handwriting and taste level.
• Effectively present concepts and ranges to key stakeholders with clarity, confidence, and results focus.
• Negotiate commercial product outcomes with the Merchandise team.

Product Development

• Create desirable and affordable products that are in line with Target’s handwriting and unique to the external market.
• Work confidently and autonomously with key stakeholders in merchandise and design, including direct design.
• Develop commercial products within a cost structure that is fit for purpose.
• Create accurate and effective technical specification drawings / production art to deliver desirable samples and ultimately customer on-floor experience.

Print and Pattern

• Identify, interpret, and implement global print and pattern trends.
• Develop commercial, customer-focused print and pattern that best reflects Target’s handwriting and taste level.
• Create desirable print and pattern that is in line with Target’s ‘handwriting’ and unique to the external market.
• Create accurate and effective production art which delivers desirable print and pattern.

What are we looking for?

We need a seasoned, commercially savvy Senior Designer with a keen eye for trends and a passion for crafting exceptional menswear products across all categories. If you’re innovative, collaborative, and driven by a love for amazing product design, we want you on our team!

We are looking for an experienced, commercially minded, and customer-focused Senior Designer with an open, curious, and solution-oriented mindset, passionate about creating amazing products.

As the Senior Menswear Designer, you must have experience in designing across apparel and be driven, able to identify, interpret, and implement trends using global trends and market data to add value through design and sales in line with Target’s handwriting.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, crafting innovative design concepts that amplify key brand moments in our fashion retail seasonal calendar.

Please note – all applications must have a portfolio of your relevant design work attached to be considered.

To be successful in this role:

• Tertiary qualification in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Textiles, or Footwear and Accessories Design
• 5+ years of designing experience in a fast-paced, large volume retail environment or supplier to DDS
• Proficient in the use of Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop and Illustrator, including CAD.
• Advanced use of software such as GBSS, Cebtric, and Office suite.
• Technical skills related to the area of product development. Strong fabric, materials, and construction knowledge.
• Ability to create accurate technical specification drawings.
• Skills and ability to adapt to product types for most areas of general merchandise design.
• High level of aesthetic taste displayed in relation to colour, composition, materials, coordination, and execution.
• Strong knowledge of print types and limitations within print execution.
• Experienced in building relationships with key stakeholders.
• Strength in working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong influencing skills with key stakeholders. Strong presentation skills. Ability to visually and verbally sell commercial design concepts to key stakeholders.

What will you get?

Target has some great benefits, including:

• Great career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group.
• Team Member discounts across Target, Kmart, Bunnings, and Officeworks Membership.
• A free One Pass membership offering free delivery across Kmart and Target on eligible products.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Convenient location next to freeway and train station, with free onsite parking and a café!
• Novated leasing options.
• Paid parental leave scheme.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our Target Store Support Office (including Work-From-Home days with a real work-life balance).
• Reflection room, space for prayer, meditation, or time for yourself.
• A Supported Learning and Career Development program.
• Opportunity in Wesfarmers Share Plan access (where eligible) and to participate in a bonus program (where eligible).

We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected, and safe irrespective of your gender, ethnicity, indigeneity, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, and gender identity, and we encourage applications from all candidates.

As part of our recruitment process, we will be conducting Pre-Employment Checks with our successful candidates – this will include a police check. Talent Acquisition will provide further updates to candidates as they progress through our recruitment process.

Candidates interested in this position should apply directly to this advertisement as we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

If you would like to explore a career with Target and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!