Since ****, THE ICONIC has redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand. As the #1 fashion e-commerce & lifestyle destination in the region, our e-commerce platforms provide an inspiring and seamless end-to-end customer experience through our own technology innovations.
THE ICONIC Commercial team is data, product and trend orientated. Our Commercial team is customer obsessed and delivers the future of fashion through curating a customer centric platform of choice. The Category Buying team work together with the Planning team to drive sales, maximise profit, manage intake and ensure that of the moment and forward-thinking ranges engage THE ICONIC customer.
Join Our Team as an Assistant Designer - in our Own Brand Team.
Are you passionate about womenswear
design? Do you love
spotting trends
, translating insights into product, and helping drive
category growth
through outstanding design? We're looking for a motivated and creative
Assistant Designer (Own Brands)
to help elevate our womenswear ranges. This role is ideal for an Assistant Designer (or a Junior Designer ready for the next step) who's excited to build commercially strong, trend-right product.
As the
Assistant Designer
, you'll report to the
Senior Designer
and support the end-to-end design process across your allocated category. You'll contribute to the department's
strategy, seasonal vision, and range planning
, ensuring our collections align with
THE ICONIC's commercial direction
. This role is key to supporting the
concept, design, and development
of product—bringing
innovation, creativity, and a customer-first mindset
to every stage.
About the role:
Understand and drive company wide strategies and OKR's.




Maintain a close link with manufacturers to ensure seamless handover of developments, taking direct accountability for making sure all sample technical packs submitted are accurate, completed and submitted in line with set timeframes
Communicate regularly with the Design Team to ensure any critical design issues or developments are highlighted and resolved when required
Select, develop, and source fabrications, colours, trims etc. in line with company standards
Attends fit sessions and uses technical ability to ensure best fit is achieved and approve final samples with GT when required
Approve all details of final product in line with original design brief
Understands the manufacturing structure of the supplier's business in order to recognise cost & manufacturing opportunities for every design submitted
Participating in range planning meetings to ensure the range is balanced in styling, colour and fabrications.
Ensuring range boards are up to date and planned accordingly
What it takes
Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in product Development or Design.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Strong trend forecasting skills with a commercial eye for fashion
Ability to time manage work load in a fast-paced environment and prioritise tasks effectively




Proficient in illustrator and photoshop would be advantageous
Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
Life at THE ICONIC
From our ways of working to our growth mindset and sustainable approach, we each add unique value and have an incredible amount of fun doing it! People are our greatest asset and our ICONITE experience is designed to empower you to do your best work.
Here's what to expect when you join THE ICONIC:
Flexible working
. We offer a hybrid and flexible working model so you can do your best work in a way that works for you
The learning collective
. Get your knowledge fix with our learning days, hackathons and access to LinkedIn Learning.
Parents at THE ICONIC
. Access to our parental leave program and an extra day off for your kids' first day of school every year
Birthday leave
. Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday and an ICONIC voucher to treat yourself
Curate your style
. No matter what your style is, we have got you covered with our Amazing staff discount and our famous sample sales
Wellbeing
. Access to our discounted gym memberships and wellbeing programs
People first
. Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
Volunteer days
. Work as a Charity Partner with Thread Together for society and environmental change.
We are committed to providing reasonable arrangements to all individuals participating in our application and interview process, and while performing job functions. If you require any accommodations or adjustments prior to the submission of your application or throughout your interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team directly:
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📌 Assistant Designer - Own Brand (Sydney)
🏢 The Iconic
📍 Sydney