Style State is Australia's leading fashion wholesalers with a reputable history of over 30 years. We pride ourselves on our commitment to setting high standards of quality and innovation within our industry. We stock Australia wide and globally to over thousands of stockists including well known online retailers such as Showpo, Petal & Pup, Runway Scout and Charcoal Clothing.

We are an established label with core company values and a focus on redefining our industry within the wholesale fashion landscape. All our designs are developed in-house, from concept to production, with new arrivals dropping every Monday.

Location: Surry Hills, Sydney (3-minute walk from Central Station)

Employment Type: Full-time and on-site

Salary: Based on experience

Bonuses: Weekly, monthly & annual incentive structure

What We Offer

- Yearly salary review
- Generous weekly, monthly & annual bonus structure
- Monthly wardrobe allowance & exclusive staff discounts
- Catered team lunch every Friday
- Regular team bonding activities & dinners
- A creative, high-performing culture where your ideas are valued

About the Role

As our Senior Fashion Designer & Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in leading the creative direction of our ranges while driving excellence across the design and product development team.

You will be responsible for both managing the team and personally designing and developing trend driven, commercially successful collections for our in-house labels.

Your work will balance creativity, leadership, and commercial insight, ensuring the team continues to deliver cohesive, high-performing ranges that strengthen our brand and meet customer demand.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management





- Lead, inspire, and mentor our talented design team to achieve creative and commercial goals
- Oversee workload distribution, project timelines, and range milestones to ensure on-time delivery
- Conduct regular design reviews, fittings, and feedback sessions to maintain product quality and consistency
- Provide guidance on design direction, trend alignment, fabric sourcing, and production problem‑solving
- Collaborate closely with management to set seasonal strategies, sales goals, and range frameworks
- Support professional growth of team members through feedback, development plans and training

Design & Product Development

- Design and develop recent styles under one of our in-house labels, from concept through to production
- Manage the full product lifecycle from range planning, sampling, fittings, and final approvals
- Transform trend forecasts, customer feedback, and sales data into bestselling designs
- Oversee fabric and trim selection, print development, and colour palettes
- Attend weekly fitting sessions to review and document design changes and provide fit comments
- Communicate with our China based production team to ensure fit, quality, and timely delivery
- Coordinate and present tailored ranges for key customer meetings and buying appointments




- Monitor floor stock and production orders, updating release plans in line with weekly new arrivals

What We’re Looking For

- A confident leader who thrives on collaboration, motivation, and results
- A strong eye for design detail and commercial appeal across categories
- Excellent understanding of garment construction, fit, and production processes
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and lead a design team effectively
- Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills (both internal and external)
- Highly organised, adaptable, and thrives in a fast‑paced wholesale environment
- Brings creativity, strategy, and a solutions‑driven mindset to every task

Requirements

- Minimum 3-4 years of experience in fashion design, product development, or buying
- Strong understanding of the Australian fashion market (wholesale experience highly regarded)
- Proficiency in Adobe Suite
- Senior role or team leadership experience preferred
- Qualification or degree in fashion design field
- Chinese language skills preferred for communication with production team (writing not required)

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role within one of Australia’s most dynamic wholesale fashion houses, where you’ll be encouraged to shape the direction of our ranges, elevate your career, and be part of a creative, high‑performing team that celebrates excellence.

Application Process

If you’re ready to make your mark, send your resume, portfolio (not compulsory) and cover letter today.

Only successful candidates will be contacted. Immediate start preferred.

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📌 Senior Fashion Designer & Team Leader (City of Sydney)
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