Since 2011, the company has redefined the future of retail in Australia and Recent Zealand. As a leading 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.

Our Commercial team sits at the heart of fashion, product and customer insight—blending data, trends and commercial expertise to shape what our customers see, love and shop next.

Our Category Buying team partners closely with Planning to curate exciting, customer-first ranges that drive sales, maximise profit and keep us ahead of the curve. From spotting what’s trending to building forward-thinking assortments, the team plays a key role in delivering a platform of choice for our customers.

Working hand-in-hand with Finance, Operations and cross-functional teams, Commercial helps bring our strategy to life—ensuring we make smart decisions, forecast accurately and deliver the future of fashion every day.

We are currently looking for a Assistant Designer to join our Own Brand team. Reporting to the Own Brand Buying Manager, this role is essential in driving the conception and development of products within your allocated category by consistently bringing innovation and creativity.

About The Role

- Understand and support company-wide strategies and OKRs.
- Maintain close relationships with manufacturers to ensure the seamless handover of developments, taking accountability for ensuring sample technical packs are accurate, complete and submitted on time.
- Communicate regularly with the Design Team to ensure critical design issues or developments are highlighted and resolved.
- Select, develop and source fabrics, colours, trims and other product components in line with company standards.
- Attend fit sessions and use technical expertise to achieve the best fit,



approving final samples with the Garment Technician where required.
- Support sample management, technical packs and technical drawings.
- Support trend forecasting activities.
- Approve all details of the final product in line with the original design brief.
- Understand supplier manufacturing capabilities to identify cost and production opportunities for each design.
- Participate in range planning meetings to ensure balanced styling, colour and fabric selections.
- Ensure range boards are kept up to date and aligned with planning requirements.

What It Takes

- Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a Design or Product Development team.
- Experience with print, fabric and trim development.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong trend forecasting skills with a commercial eye for fashion.
- Ability to manage workload in a fast-paced environment and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop is advantageous.
- Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.

Life with us

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 employee experience is designed to empower you to do your best work.

Here’s what to expect when you join us:

- Flexible working. We offer a hybrid 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 online learning opportunities.
- Parents support. 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 a voucher to treat yourself.
- Curate your style. Access generous staff discounts and exclusive sample sales.
- Wellbeing. Access to our Fitness Passport and wellbeing programs.
- People first. Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
- Volunteer days. Work with our charity partners to support social 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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Key Responsibilities

- Driving company-wide strategies
- Maintaining links with manufacturers
- Communicating with the Design Team

Key Strengths

- Experience with Print, Fabric and trim development
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong trend forecasting skills
- Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements
- Ability to time manage workload

Why the company is partnering with Hatch on this role:

Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with the company, not with Hatch.

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📌 Assistant Designer - Own Brand @ Fashion Ecommerce (City of Sydney)
🏢 Hatch
📍 City of Sydney