Graphics Lead

Location: Williams Landing,VIC, AU- Category: Merchandise- Work Type: Permanent 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?**:
In this role, you will be a senior working collaboratively with key stakeholders to offer a professional and creative têxtiles graphics service to Target, designing commercial artwork representative of key trends in all the apparel -womenswear, men’s and soft home categories to drive sales and profitability.

Other key responsibilities will include:

- Lead and inspire the Textiles graphics function (both internal and external resources) to deliver graphics that are on trend and in line with the overall direction of the business
- Work collaboratively with the Head of Design, POV & Trend and key stakeholders to create and design commercial placement and yardage graphics
- Conduct ongoing market research to identify and drive graphics trend through pushing designs, colour, style and printing techniques.
- Take responsibility of responding to design briefs with commercial, innovative and inspiring graphics and concepts
- Manage multiple deadlines to deliver print direction and artwork for each quarter, in line with critical path
- Supporting with the delivery of trend presentations to sell designs to key stakeholders

Trend Forecasting
- Identify, interpret and implement graphic trends using global trends and markets to add value through graphic design and sales in line with Target ‘handwriting.’
- Visually articulate and effectively communicate the graphic direction for the season and stay ahead of fashion trends to ensure our designs are always current and desirable..
- Present graphic trend forecast effectively to a target audience including evidence to support this trend.
- Maintain strong aesthetic taste and have an eye for the next commercial volume graphic trend/direction/style.

Ranging
- Have the ability to interpret range architecture to create commercial, customer focused, co-ordinated artwork across ranges that best reflect Target’s handwriting and taste level.
- Develop a range of graphics that align with our product lines and brand identity.

**What are we looking for?**:

- 5 + years’ experience as a Graphic Designer in apparel design including garment drawings, têxtile yardages and placements
- Graphic Design, Surface Pattern, Illustration design degree or similar
- Experience in apparel graphic design for menswear, womenswear or soft home is preferable
- Effective time management of workload and ability to plan and prioritise with O/S team to effectively create volume ranges - one handwriting
- Ability to work confidently, and autonomously with key stakeholders in merchandise and design/ including Target Asia design team.
- Highly proficient in illustrator and photoshop as well as the ability to create accurate graphic art
- High level of aesthetic taste displayed in relation to colour, composition, materials, coordination and execution

**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 pa