Design Assistant

5 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Country Road Group Full time

The Role

Looking to start your career within Design? This is your opportunity to assist in the development of the Hard & Soft Accessories range, working directly on scarves, hats, fabric bags, socks, gloves, jewellery and sunglasses.

Key Responsibilities
- Assisting the Designer in the development of product in line with the Witchery brand Strategy and product charter -that meets customer needs and offers constant innovation.
- Research and report on trends, key ideas and fabric, yarn direction
- Assist Designer with preparation of seasonal presentation, ranging process and concept presentations
- Assist in the development and sourcing of new fabrications/yarns/and trims in alignment with seasonal trends and customer needs, in line with target GP
- Assist with post product trips duties including hanging and photographing of range
- Maintenance of range boards with changes updated on weekly basis
- Preparation of Spec packs and Sketching range
- Tracking proto development, follow up with suppliers and maintaining/ communicating key dates in weekly production meetings
- Attend relevant fittings with Designer and QA and ensure any style changes and amendments are clearly communicated to suppliers
- Responsible for sample management and filing and updating WIP, including the creation and maintenance of the PLM system
- Attend Weekly sales meetings - prepare and present samples, as well as attend Bi monthly SWOT and Rate of Sale meetings
- Attend Seasonal strategy meetings and prepare any required samples
- A tertiary qualification in Fashion or Textiles is preferred
- Experience with illustration software packages e.g. Adobe Illustrator
- Experience having worked in a similar design led role in a fashion business would be beneficial
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop strong relationships internally and externally across the business
- Extremely organized with great attention to detail
- Works well within a collaborative team

Why work for us?
- A competitive remuneration package, including incentives
- Bi-annual product allowances and generous discounts on all brands products (Country Road, Trenery, Witchery, Mimco, Politix and David Jones) for you and your immediate family
- Birthday roster day off
- Excellent career progression involving regular training and on the job development
- A genuine, open and high performing culture
- Opportunity to become involved in our Corporate Social Responsibility program, by supporting our community partnerships

About Us

We make dressing for the everyday dynamic and unapologetically bold. We believe fashion is not only what you wear, but how you wear it. We care about the details - quality, responsibility and innovation by design. We are the leaders of 24/7 style. We are Witchery.

Witchery is part of the Country Road Group, an Australian based retailer with a market leading position. Be it modern Australian designs, urban sophistication or accessories with a quirk, each brand has its own inspiring story to tell.

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