This is an opportunity to join a long-established Australian apparel business with a proud heritage and an outstanding reputation for designing durable, high-quality products trusted across workwear, rural and lifestyle markets.
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As Senior Designer, you'll play a pivotal role in creating commercially successful collections, leading product development from concept through to production while mentoring a small design team. Working closely with the Design Manager, you'll combine creativity with commercial thinking to deliver innovative products that resonate with customers and drive business growth.
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What you'll be doing
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- Design and develop seasonal apparel collections from concept through to production.
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- Research local and international trends, analyse competitor activity and identify commercial opportunities.
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- Develop seasonal colour palettes, fabrications, trims, graphics and branding elements.
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- Work closely with offshore manufacturers to manage sampling, fittings, approvals and production.
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- Collaborate with Production to achieve quality, costing and delivery objectives.
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- Analyse sales performance and customer feedback to refine future ranges.
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- Present collections and product strategies to senior leadership.
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- Maintain accurate product information and technical documentation.
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- Partner with Marketing to ensure product stories are effectively communicated.
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- Mentor and support Design Assistants, fostering a cooperative and high-performing team.
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About you
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You'll be an experienced apparel designer who understands how to balance creativity with commercial outcomes.
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You'll bring
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- 5+ years' experience in apparel design and product development.
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- A tertiary qualification in Fashion Design or Product Development.
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- Advanced Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills.
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- Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, trims and production processes.
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- Experience working with offshore suppliers and managing the development lifecycle.
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- Excellent trend forecasting and market research capabilities.
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- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret sales data.
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- Outstanding communication, presentation and organisational skills.
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- Experience mentoring or leading junior designers.
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If you're a commercially minded Designer looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact within an established Australian apparel business, we'd love to hear from you.