Senior Designer
4 weeks ago
We're making mums happy. Kids smile. Family life, that little bit easier. We're making sure every Australian can enjoy our products, whilst making a positive difference to our planet. That's the Target Australians need right now. And that's the Target we're here to be.
With our instantly recognisable logo, we are one of the most iconic brands on the Australian retail market. For almost 100 years, we have held a special place in the hearts and minds of Australian families. By making affordable quality and style accessible for all, we have built a reputation for helping Australian families live better.
Join our highly collaborative Design team and work across one of Australia's leading retail brands
What will you do?
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Designer - Womenswear FTC managing one of our largest portfolios in Smart Suiting/Tailoring to join Target's team In this role, you will demonstrate your passion for creativity to deliver a cohesive product range aligned with the Target product aesthetic and quality strategy. This entails working collaboratively with key stakeholders to create and deliver a customer-centric product range. Identify, interpret, and implement global and market trends to grow sales through great looking everyday products for a modern, relaxed lifestyle, articulated through effective communication (visual and verbal) and a high level of presentation skills.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
1. Identify, interpret and implement trends using global trend and market research to add value through design and sales in line with Target handwriting.
2. Visually articulate and effectively communicate the direction for the season.
3. Present trend forecasts effectively, including research to support trends.
4. Maintain strong aesthetic taste and have an eye for the next trend that is commercial and can be bought in volume.
5. Create desirable and affordable products that are in line with Target's handwriting that are unique to the external market.
6. A thorough understanding of product materials and construction.
7. Develop product offshore with TAS sourcing and TAS design.
8. Ability to work confidently and autonomously with key stakeholders in merchandise and design, including KAS design.
9. Develop commercial product within cost structure that is fit for purpose.
10. Create visuals presentations to communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
11. Create accurate and effective technical specification drawings/production art to deliver desirable samples and ultimately customer on-floor experience.
12. Brief and provide effective feedback to enable the TAS design team to deliver on key metrics such as print, pattern, and product.
13. Adhere to Target's Intellectual property requirements and processes.
14. Accurate and timely adherence to critical path and production processes.
15. Effective time management of workload and ability to plan and prioritise.
What are we looking for?
We're looking for an experienced, collaborative, and passionate Senior Designer who is obsessed with fashion retail and ideally has a strong background in womenswear and apparel with a focus on designing petites, larger sizes, and maternity. We are looking for someone who is driven and can identify, interpret, and implement trends using global trends and market to add value through design and sales in line with Target's handwriting.
Please note – that all applications must have a portfolio of relevant design work attached to be considered.
To be successful in this role:
1. Tertiary qualification in Fashion Graphic Design, Textiles or Buying.
2. Minimum 7+ years of designing experience in a fast-paced preferably retail environment or supplier to DDS.
3. Proficient in the use of Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
4. A folio that demonstrates the ability to design products that are commercial and in line with Target Brand Aesthetic.
5. A technical understanding of product development, fabrics, garment fit & execution.
6. Experience working in a team environment.
7. Solid knowledge of print types and limitations within print execution.
8. Technical skills related to the area of product development, fabric, materials, and construction knowledge.
9. Transferable skills and ability to adapt to product types for general merchandise design.
10. Ability to develop products that are appealing to the Target customer.
11. High level of aesthetic taste displayed in relation to colour, composition, materials, coordination, and execution.
12. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
13. Collaborative mindset to work seamlessly with cross-functional senior leaders.
What will you get?
Target has some great benefits, including:
1. Great career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group.
2. Team Member discounts across Target, Kmart, Bunnings, and Officeworks.
3. A free One Pass membership offering free delivery across Kmart and Target on eligible products.
4. Access to Employee Assistance Program.
5. Convenient location next to freeway and train station, with free onsite parking and a café
6. Novated leasing options.
7. Paid parental leave scheme.
8. Flexible hybrid work arrangements through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our Target Store Support Office (including Work-From-Home days with a real work-life balance).
9. Reflection room, space for prayer, meditation, or time for yourself.
10. A Supported Learning and Career Development program.
11. Opportunity in Wesfarmers Share Plan access (where eligible) and to participate in a bonus program (where eligible).
We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected, and safe irrespective of your gender, ethnicity, indigeneity, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, and gender identity and we encourage applications from all candidates.
As part of our recruitment process, we will be conducting Pre-Employment Checks with our successful candidates – this will include a police check. Talent Acquisition will provide further updates to candidates as they progress through our recruitment process.
Candidates interested in this position should apply directly to this advertisement as we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.
If you would like to explore a career with Target and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now
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