Textile Designer

**The role**

Country Road Home is on an exciting journey you can be part of As the Textile Designer, you will support the research, design and development of têxtile home ranges in Napery, Beach Towels, Bath Towels, Robes and other categories as required; working collaboratively with Design, Planning and PD&S.

**Key responsibilities**

Design a product range aligned to the Brand strategy set by the Head of Design, and aligned to the option plan, price points, margin targets and trade insights

Conceptualise and sketch the range. Develop and maintenance of all range documents

Complete thorough product briefing specifications for PD&S team (including technical and construction specifications)

Provide comments on all raw materials to PD&S team (including lab dips, strike-off and trims)

Contribute to product sample feedback to ensure design, functionality and quality standards are achieved, partnering with PD&S team to achieve cost and margin targets

Communicate product design changes to relevant stakeholders to mitigate any design concerns, potential delays and/or price changes

Present collections to key stakeholders throughout the design and development process

Evaluate range performance by assessing weekly sales reports and attending trade meetings, taking learnings into future actions

Maintain relationships with key stakeholders/vendors to ensure design vision is achieved

Partner with PD&S team on potential new categories, providing advance notice to enable PD&S to source new vendors and optimise contract negotiations to meet Brand requirements.

Previous experience in Design role

Experience working with local and off-shore vendors

Proven track record of designing & developing commercially successful product ranges

Excellent communicator with the ability to multi-task & work effectively within a team

Proven ability to work collaboratively within a busy team environment

Knowledge and interest in the design community with creative flair and a passion for design

Attention to detail

Excellent organisational skills and deadline driven.

**Why work for us?**

A competitive remuneration package, including annual performance incentives

Generous employee discounts across Country Road Group brands

An additional day of leave for your birthday

Hybrid working arrangements in office and from home that provide appropriate work/life balance

Seasonal clothing allowance across the Country Road Group portfolio of brands

Opportunities to support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility program

Be a member of a company committed to sustainable practices

Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions

**About us**

Country Road inspires modern Australian living every day. An icon since 1974, the brand is famous for its effortless style and quality designs that are made to last.

Recognised as a leading responsible retailer, Country Road is proud to support local partnerships with Australian farmers, manufacturers, and First Nations communities.

The brand is renowned for championing industry-leading initiatives and was the first Australian fashion retailer to partner with Oritain to scientifically verify fibre origin, the Green Building Council to target best practice store design and the Good Cashmere Standard® by AbTF to support responsible cashmere production.

Country Road is committed to embedding sustainability into its business by improving traceability through its supply chain, working with suppliers that uphold high environmental standards and maintaining responsible sourcing strategies for key raw materials.

From its products to its partnerships and stores, the brand looks to drive positive change so you can feel proud of every Country Road purchase you take home.