Job Description

We're on the lookout for anActivewear Designer to step into a high-energy, high-growth category that's evolving fast and making serious impact.
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What You'll Be Doing

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You'll design for a customer who is style-aware and always looking for what's new.

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In this role, you will:

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- Develop activewear product with speed and confidence
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- Translate global inspiration into commercially relevant designs
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- Work closely with cross-functional teams to keep timelines tight and output strong
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- Build ranges that feel fresh, cohesive, and connected to the customer
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Key Areas of Focus

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Trend Direction

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- Stay ahead of emerging trends and interpret them into clear, actionable direction.
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- Shape seasonal narratives that guide product development and inspire the wider team.
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- Present ideas with clarity, backed by insight and a strong creative point of view.
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Range Building

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- Collaborate with partners to develop balanced, high-impact ranges.
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- Bring a strong commercial lens — understanding what will resonate and sell.
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- Contribute to decisions that drive both customer engagement and category performance.
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Product Development

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- Create product that is considered, well-executed and aligned to the brand aesthetic.
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- Work closely with offshore teams to maintain speed and quality through development.
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- Produce clear tech packs and visuals to support efficient execution.
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- Manage timelines and shifting priorities with confidence and attention to detail.
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- A sharp understanding of both product and customer. You'll be comfortable working at speed, making decisions, and adapting as things evolve.
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What We are Looking For:

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- A qualification in Fashion, Textiles, Graphics or related field
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- Experience in a fast-paced retail or wholesale environment
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- Strong capability across Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, CAD) and relevant systems
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- Solid understanding of product development, materials and construction
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- Ability to manage multiple streams of work without losing quality
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- A strong eye for colour, shape, and storytelling
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- Confident communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate
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- A proactive mindset with the potential to step into leadership
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- The ability to work across key stakeholders to produce commercial, relevant womenswear ranges with robust trend foresight.
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- The skill to produce elevated ranges and product at a price point that represents value in the current Australian economic environment.
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Based a the edge of Melbourne CBD with a hybrid working culture.

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📌 Designer - Activewear (Victoria)
🏢 Planning Talent
📍 Victoria