Design Assistant

**Brighter Futures Start Here**

We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. Join our team in our unwavering promise to make everyday living brighter by providing great value products at the best prices for Australian and New Zealand families.

As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

**Join the team**

Due an exciting upcoming promotion into our Design Development Program (DDP), we have a brilliant opportunity for a motivated Design Assistant to join our professional and high performing Design Team. The role offers a great office culture and a happy supportive working environment. Plus, there's loads of opportunity to make your mark in the development and design of garments. This role is suited to someone who really loves both the creative and the technical side to design and development. We're looking for a long-term talented employee who really wants to play a key role and if career progression is what you’re after, then we’ve got you

**What you'll be doing**

As the Design Assistant you will:

- Work collaboratively with the Senior Designer and broader design team
- Working on technical sketches for tech packs
- Set up & maintain range pages
- Assist with fitting samples & attending fit sessions
- Assist in the selection of fabrics, trims and accessories
- Undertake seasonal trend research
- Collating research into edited presentations Assisting with administrative duties & other design related tasks

**To be successful in this team you will have**:

- Fashion Design, Textile Design, Graphic Design qualification or similar
- Proficient in Adobe Suite, specifically Illustrator and Photoshop
- Ability to create accurate technical specification drawings or the ability to learn on the job quickly
- Knowledge of construction and technical skills related to the area of product development
- Confident with Microsoft suite
- Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships quickly with key stakeholders
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
- Ability to organise self and work to tight deadlines
- Experience within Activewear or swimwear is not essential but highly advantageous

**Benefits we'll offer you**:

- A dynamic learning and support program
- Competitive remuneration
- Flexible working through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy
- A discount card for Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings, plus other benefits
- An inclusive, fun recognition program
- A bonus program (where eligible)
- Development opportunities across Kmart Group (comprised of Kmart, Target and Catch) as well as the broader Wesfarmers Group. Wesfarmers Share Plan access (where eligible)

**We’re here to make everyday living brighter**

From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we’re now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We’re designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect - getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best. From the remote outback to coastal towns and big cities, and everywhere in-between. We’re progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers.

**A place you can belong**

**We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.