Brighter Futures Start Here

We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

Join the team

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and commercially-minded Senior Designer to join our Kidswear Senior Design team on a fixed-term contract and also a Womenswear Sleepwear Designer fixed-term contract. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact within one of Australia's most-loved retail brands, creating inspiring, customer-led product that makes everyday living brighter for millions of customers.

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to the Design Manager, you will be responsible for the research, development and design of products across our Womenswear portfolio. Working collaboratively across Design, Product Development, Sourcing and Buying, you'll identify emerging trends, create compelling product solutions and deliver ranges that resonate with our customers.

- Leading trend research, forecasting and identifying new product opportunities.
- Curating elevated, customer and product-led design solutions across Womenswear, with experience across Kidswear highly regarded.
- Designing and developing commercially successful product ranges for a large-scale retail environment.
- Translating trends into relevant, wearable and accessible products for the Kmart customer.




- Creating detailed tech packs and design specifications to support product development and execution.
- Providing fabric, material and colour direction to support range building.
- Building strong relationships and influencing key stakeholders across cross-functional teams.
- Championing continuous improvement across product, process and team culture.
- Presenting concepts, seasonal direction and product strategies with confidence and clarity.

What You’ll Bring

We're looking for a creative, strategic and highly collaborative designer who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and understands how to deliver exceptional product at scale.

You’ll also have:

- Significant experience in a Senior Design role within Womenswear apparel.
- Demonstrated success designing customer-led product within a large-scale retail business.
- Experience curating elevated collections with a strong understanding of both fashion trends and commercial outcomes.
- A passion for creating product that meets the needs of the Kmart customer through a customer-first and product-led approach.
- Strong trend forecasting skills with the ability to translate insights into commercially successful ranges.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Experience developing complex tech packs and detailed product specifications.
- Exceptional communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.




- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and a solutions-focused mindset.
- Experience with 3D design software is highly regarded but not essential.

Benefits we’ll offer you:

- Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.
- A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings
- Access to the Brighter Benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!
- We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
- We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered through our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
- A dynamic learning and support program
- Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
- A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
- Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and secure environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respectful and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing [email protected].

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📌 Designer - Apparel - FTC (Moe)
🏢 Kmart Australia
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