Do you live and breathe fashion, colour and trend forecasting?
Are you ready to take ownership of a Womenswear and Swim range from concept through to shelf?
Have you got a strong technical eye for garment fit, construction and fabrication?
MacGregor Black is partnering with a well-established Australian fashion business to find their next Senior Womenswear Designer. This is a fantastic chance for an experienced designer to lead the creative direction of the Womenswear Apparel and Swim categories, working closely with a collaborative design, sales and marketing team to bring commercially strong, on-brand product to life each season.
You'll take full ownership of the Womenswear and Swim design process — from initial concept and trend research through to final collection delivery — ensuring every piece meets a high creative and commercial standard. You'll need strong technical skills, a sharp eye for detail, and the flexibility to juggle multiple categories and deadlines at once.
Key Responsibilities:
Keep a finger on the pulse of global fashion, colour and fabric trends, translating them into product the customer will loveTake the lead on Womenswear Apparel and Swim design across a range of product categoriesPull together seasonal storytelling — prints, palettes and overall trend directionBring concepts to life through CADs, colourways and presentation boards in Illustrator and PhotoshopSteer the product development journey from tech pack to final fit sessionTeam up with the Direct-to-Consumer function to shape product with genuine commercial appealChoose fabrics,



trims and finishes that balance quality with target pricingBuild and manage offshore supplier partnerships, keeping projects on scheduleLiaise closely with Sales and Marketing to make sure every brief lands as intendedStay on top of documentation — critical path, development records and seasonal trackingKeep ranges fresh and relevant through regular trend and market researchBring seasonal collections to life at internal range reviews
What We're Looking For:
A minimum of 3 years in a comparable design roleFormal training in Fashion Design (degree or diploma)Creative flair balanced with sound commercial judgementA track record of taking product from first sketch to finished garmentConfident technical knowledge across fit, construction and fabricationAn upbeat, solutions-driven approach to problem solvingComfort operating in a fast-changing, deadline-driven environmentA genuine willingness to guide and develop junior designersThe ability to take direction from the Head of Womenswear Design while still voicing your own creative ideasStrong, respectful communication across different teams and functionsA dependable approach — you follow through on what you commit toAdvanced Illustrator and Photoshop skills, with solid Excel capabilityHands-on experience coordinating offshore development and timelinesA real passion for fashion and streetwear cultureA sharp eye for detail paired with strong organisational skillsA collaborative mindset that values other people's input
Please contact Asher Hart for more information.

📌 Senior Womenswear Designer (Perth)
🏢 MacGregor Black
📍 Perth