Design Assistant

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Country Road Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Job no: 999667

Work type: Full-Time

Location: Melbourne - CBD & Inner

Categories: Design & Development

Purpose

An exciting opportunity for a Design Assistant to join the Witchery Accessories team, supporting the design team with product samples, administration, fit, storyboards and range concepts, ensuring the quality is maintained through the development and production stages.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with the Accessories design team to develop range concepts
  • Attend all fit meetings and other associated meetings which will impact upon the range development
  • Assist with researching seasonal trends, fabrication & key ideas in line with Witchery's design aesthetic
  • Assist in preparation of presentations, fit sessions for internal & external key stakeholders
  • Prepare and maintain range boards
  • Create & update technical sketches using Adobe Illustrator
  • Assist with sourcing aligned with seasonal trends and direction in collaboration with Designer, Buyer and Product Developer
  • Completion of monthly product care and details guide provided by Ecommerce team
  • Assist with adhoc projects, sample management, research & team tasks when required
  • Liaise with the suppliers to monitor the development process.

Key Capabilities

  • A tertiary qualification in Fashion or Textiles is preferred
  • Experience with illustration software packages
  • 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
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Working well within a team.

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.

About Witchery

Part of the Country Road Group, Witchery is an Australian fashion brand, delivering on-trend pieces that capture fashion's latest mood. We're a daily source of inspiration, as we empower today's women to express themselves through our collections wherever their life or ambition may take them. With a heritage of outstanding quality and design, we mix directional must-haves with beautiful basics, then add the finishing touches by way of fashion-forward accessories. We are the Style Authority. We are Witchery.

Advertised: 25 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 15 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Country Road Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Country Road Group prefers to manage all sourcing directly, please submit your applications to this role if you are interested. Please note introductions via agency will not be accepted.

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