The Role

As Fashion Designer , you’ll be responsible for designing and developing new styles that reflect the brand’s creative direction, customer and commercial objectives.

You’ll combine trend forecasting and market research with sales and best-seller insights to create exclusive, on-brand product that is both commercially successful and fashion-forward.

You’ll take ownership across the design process, from mood boards and initial concepts through to technical specifications, sampling, fittings and final product approval.

Key Responsibilities

- Design and develop trend-led womenswear collections from concept through to sampling
- Create quarterly collections of exclusive styles across the brand portfolio
- Develop product inspired by bestsellers, customer insights and emerging trends
- Research global fashion trends, colour, fabric, print and market direction
- Create mood boards, concepts and design presentations to communicate seasonal direction
- Develop technical specifications and work closely with the Product team on handover
- Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers on costing, fabrics, materials and development
- Attend weekly fittings and provide detailed feedback on fit, quality and construction
- Conduct sample reviews and quality checks prior to production approval
- Collaborate with Buying to finalise ranges and ensure a balanced product offer




- Work closely with Creative and Marketing teams to ensure collections align with brand direction
- Monitor competitors and market activity to identify new product opportunities
- Contribute to swimwear and special collection development
- Attend trade shows, events and inspiration trips to stay ahead of trends

What We’re Looking For

- 3+ years’ experience in a similar Fashion Design or Product Development role
- Quick fashion experience is essential
- Fashion Design, Buying or related qualification
- Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, particularly Illustrator and ideally Photoshop
- Strong understanding of garment design, construction and sampling
- Commercial and forward-thinking approach to trend forecasting
- Ability to translate trends and market insights into commercially relevant product
- Experience working with suppliers and manufacturers throughout development
- Strong costing, negotiation and communication skills
- Excellent organisation and ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines
- High attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
- Confident working in a fast-paced environment and comfortable managing competing priorities
- Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work across Buying, Product, Creative and Technical teams

📌 Fashion Designer (Sydney)
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📍 Sydney