Technical Designer

1 day ago

Melbourne, Australia Country Road Group Full time

**Job no**: 997302
**Work type**: Full-Time
**Location**: Melbourne - CBD & Inner
**Categories**: Design & Development

**_Purpose_**

The Technical Designer - Accessories provides sound technical advice to production managers and designers in understanding how the desired style and fit can be achieved of their category, accessories with a large focus on footwear. Responsible for the design brief pack to our vendors and ensuring quality standards are met throughout the process. This role will actively troubleshoot with stakeholders when technical issues may arise, presenting options and solution aligned to the Witchery objectives, whilst ensuring vendors have all necessary information to commence production.

**_ Key Accountabilities_**
- Provide technical advice and support to the team regarding styling and fitting requirements
- Create and maintain accurate technical packs in the PLM system for all styles, or through an agreed manual process if no system is available
- Establish and maintain appropriate construction standards across all categories with suppliers, ensuring alignment with the brand’s quality expectations
- Ensure products readiness for bulk production including QA approval across fabrication and Tech Pack accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain detailed records of product specifications, testing results, and quality control measures
- Ensure that products meet regulatory and safety requirements, such as product labelling and packaging
- Establish strong communication channels with designers, the production team, and external suppliers to ensure company strategic initiatives and targets are met.

**_Key Capabilities_**
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel for communication and data management
- Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop, for design purposes.
- Proven product development experience, particularly with footwear and accessories design and manufacturing
- Leather experience is a highly regarded
- Strong negotiation skills are highly regarded, aiding in supplier management and product pricing discussions
- Familiarity with managing relationships and operations involving overseas suppliers.

**_Why work for CRG?_**

The Country Road Group is one of Australasia’s largest Lifestyle Brand Houses comprising of iconic brands such as Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO. Here are some of the great things we offer:

- Generous employee discounts across our House of Brands
- Seasonal clothing allowance
- An additional day of leave for your birthday
- An Industry leading Parental Leave Program
- Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
- Annual learning calendar to support the ongoing development of our team
- Support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility Program
- We are committed to operating ethically, sustainably, and responsibly.

**_Witchery_**

Witchery is an aspirational Australian women’s fashion brand that unites a love of design with a contemporary view on sophisticated style. We’re a source of inspiration as we empower today’s women to express themselves through our collections wherever their life or ambition may take them. Ahead of the fashion curve, we design a curated wardrobe for all occasions. We are the Style Authority. We are Witchery.

**Advertised**: 31 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 21 Feb 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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