Fashion Designer

Fashion Designer – Tutu du Monde

Great opportunity to work with Tutu du Monde's Creative Director and design team on ideation and execution within new and existing categories at a global leader in premium girls' fashion.

The Role

We are seeking a Fashion Designer with a passion for creativity, magic, and all things theatrical. Ideally, you will bring experience in Childrenswear and/or Premium Apparel / Accessories, and be ready to contribute across the full design journey. You will work closely with the Creative Director and the design team from the very first spark of inspiration — colour palettes, seasonal concepts, and storytelling themes — right through to bringing the magic alive at Tutu du Monde's extraordinary photo shoots.

This is a hands-on role requiring at least 2–5 years of industry experience and a love of detail, craft, and imagination.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Creative Director and design team on seasonal concepts, design development, and photo shoot storytelling.
• Accurately set up styles for all collections within the cloud-based PLM system.
• Create Illustrator CADs and assist with print artwork edits, scaling, and vector files.
• Develop and manage detailed Range Plans with complete style information, from early development through to SMS finalisation.
• Support and contribute to new design projects, including beaded panel design and artwork approvals.
• Oversee and manage the workflow of the Design Assistant and Spec Tech, ensuring tasks are delivered accurately and on time.
• Manage Proto and SMS development handovers with external suppliers, ensuring alignment with the Critical Path.
• Coordinate beaded panel tracing approvals for Proto and SMS.
• Oversee the commenting and approval process from Proto garment samples to SMS garment samples.
• Provide suppliers with accurate style details, labelling information, and target pricing.
• Receive and distribute Proto & SMS samples internally, ensuring correct documentation.
• Approve invoices related to Proto & SMS samples.
• Maintain professional correspondence with external suppliers.
• Ensure daily, weekly, and seasonal deadlines are consistently met through strong organisation and time management.

Values

• Teamwork – Collaborate across Design, Production, and Sales, supporting the wider Tutu du Monde team in achieving business goals.
• Professionalism – Act respectfully, supportively, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Creativity & Passion – Embrace Tutu du Monde's world of magic, theatre, and artistry, bringing imagination and joy to every project.

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Fashion Design.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of fabric and garment construction.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with offshore vendors.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise deadlines, and work independently.
• A proactive, collaborative, and adaptable approach.

About Tutu du Monde

A global leader in luxury childrenswear, Tutu du Monde is celebrated for its couture-inspired tutus and dreamy occasionwear. Since its inception in 2009, the brand has become a favourite of celebrity children and families worldwide, stocked in over 150 international doors including Harrods, Galeries Lafayette, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Childrens Salon, and David Jones, as well as via our dedicated e-commerce platforms across the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Inspired by haute couture craftsmanship, Tutu du Monde has collaborated with Disney, Mattel, Universal, and more, with exciting future partnerships ahead.

Based in beautiful Sydney offices with a dedicated design studio and a supportive, dynamic team culture, this is a rare chance to join a brand where creativity, theatre, and magic come to life in every collection.