Fashion Design Coordinator

7 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Kuwaii Full time

About Us

Kuwaii is a Melbourne-based slow fashion brand established in 2008 by designer Kristy Barber. We're known for creating beautifully designed, intelligently crafted clothing and footwear for women. Our commitment to quality and sustainability sets us apart from mass-produced fashion.

As a slow fashion brand, we prioritize the creation of long-lasting, cherished pieces. Our products are meticulously designed, made in Australia, and available in our stores in Brunswick, Fitzroy, and Melbourne's Cathedral Arcade.

We encourage people of diverse backgrounds and identities to apply.

About You

  • At least two years of buying experience or a similar role
  • Interest in slow fashion and retail
  • Tertiary qualification in Fashion, Marketing, or Business (highly regarded)

Job Responsibilities

We're seeking a Fashion Design Coordinator to join our small, close-knit design team. As the right-hand person to our Designer/Director, you'll be involved in every step of our collection creation. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting the designer with product development and design
  • Working with our designer to improve our product, sales, and brand
  • Assisting with selection, development, and sourcing fabrications and trims
  • Managing product development timelines and ensuring on-time delivery
  • Participating in fitting sessions and approving final samples
  • Contributing to costing estimates
  • Assisting on photoshoots and campaigns
  • Managing the critical path from product conception to delivery
  • Working with our production team to ensure timely delivery
  • Designing specification sheets and detailed sketches
  • Conducting market research and building ranges with our designer
  • Managing brand launches and supporting our marketing team
  • Analyzing industry and consumer trends
  • Supporting our retail and e-commerce teams to hit sales targets

What We Offer

  • Full-time, 38 hours, Monday to Friday with flexible start and finish times
  • Seasonal wardrobe allowance
  • Generous discounts on Kuwaii stock
  • Early access to our sample sales
  • Put your friends and family on our discount list


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