Designer

Location: Williams Landing, VIC, AU- Category: Merchandise- Work Type: Fixed Term Full Time**Who are We?**:
At Target, we’re getting back to what we’re famous for - real quality, that’s really affordable. We’re making products that stand up to the test of everyday life, at prices that don’t cost the earth.

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 so families can trust and rely on us for generations to come. That’s the Target Australians needs 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 and for almost 100 years we have held a special place in the hearts and minds of Australian families.. It brings us loyal customers who love and trust us. From first baby clothes to first fashion moments, we have created special memories that families across the country hold dear. By making affordable quality and style accessible for all, we have built a reputation for helping Australian families live better.

As an iconic Australian retailer we’re immensely proud of our history and need people to join us who are as excited by our future as we are

That’s who we are. That’s Target

**What will you do?**:
Some of the key responsibilities are (but not limited to):

- Product Development to create innovative and marketable designs that align with the company's brand image and target market. This involves conducting trend research, developing design concepts, and collaborating with product development teams to bring designs to market
- Trend forecasting and identifying new product opportunities in homewares market.
- Product design and development in homeware products.
- Building relationships and influencing key stakeholders
- Lead the design and development of soft home from concept to final product.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product development, marketing, and manufacturing to ensure design feasibility and alignment with brand vision.
- Conduct market research and trend analysis to inform design decisions and stay ahead of industry trends.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery to critical path

**What are we looking for?**:
To be successful in this role you’ll have:

- Proven experience in a soft home Design role (8+ years)
- Strong ability to forecast and implement on-trend product ranges that have a commercial and broad appeal
- Good understanding of commercial range architecture
- Excellent ability to influence and collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders
- High proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop
- Ability to create accurate technical specification drawings
- Solid knowledge of factory capabilities and limitations for mass production
- Experience in product development in conjunction with factories
- Excellent time management and organisational skills and exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Confident & articulate presentation skills with strong attention to detail
- Sample Management/Tracking (relating to housekeeping)
- Sample Sign offs with prompt communication and record keeping.
- Creating and updating Technical Spec Packs and related administrative duties within our product life-cycle management system

**What will you get?**:
Target has some great benefits, including:

- Great career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group
- Team Member discounts across Target, Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and Catch Membership.
- A free One Pass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible product
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Convenient location next to freeway and train station, with free onsite parking and a café
- Novated leasing options
- Paid parental leave scheme
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our Target Store Support Office
- Reflection room, space for prayer, meditation, or time for yourself
- Opportunity in Wesfarmers Share Plan access (where eligible) and to participate in a bonus program (where eligible).

“We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant”.

We don’t just look for people based on their skills and experience, our people work together and champion the Target values and behaviours. We are a business where our values and people matter, and we need like-minded people to join us
- Target values diversity and we pride ourselves on representing the diverse and multicultural communities of which we are a part._

**Agencies will only be engaged if required. Please do not contact us or send applicants to us unless requested to by the Talent Acquisition Team.