Senior Designer

FOREVER US
Forever New is Australia's fastest-growing fashion clothing and accessories brand. With over 300 stores and a vast online presence globally, we have built a passionate community of fashion lovers, designers, innovators, and creatives who have taken us from Melbourne to the world.

We're a dynamic and collaborative team with a love for fashion and a drive to make the modern woman feel confident, stylish, and empowered - every day.

THE PERKS WE OFFER YOU

• 40% employee discount plus family and friends' discounts
• Onsite cafe with daily subsidised coffee and lunch
• Birthday and loyalty leave
• Ongoing learning and development
• Wellness and sustainability incentives
• Vibrant head office located in the heart of Richmond
• Global exposure across a business operating on 5 continents

YOUR DREAM OPPORTUNITY

At Forever New, we encourage our Designers to immerse themselves in the exhilarating world of trend research. In this role, you will identify and interpret beautiful styles that embody the heart and soul of our brand, pushing fashion boundaries.

As our Senior Dresses Designer, you will own of the category by guiding the design direction for the PM Dresses portfolio. Partnering with the General Manager of Design and Design Manager, you will create and inspire captivating collections in line with Forever New's handwriting. 

Work hand in hand with our talented in-house pattern team and fabric experts to transform initial concepts into tangible and stunning samples. Lead the range plan management, ensuring every piece meets brand standards for fit and quality and watch your collection be brought to life

Get excited to:

• Research and analyse local and international market, lifestyle, and emerging trends to ensure Forever New remains first to market with innovative, customer-relevant designs.
• Create strategic Design Briefs, trend storyboards, and colour palettes, actively participating in design meetings, workshops, and supplier briefings.
• Provide creative leadership by identifying opportunities, advising on styling and finishes, and challenging product direction where required to achieve the best outcome
• Create and visualise compelling product designs that reflect Forever New's handwriting, align with product strategy, and differentiate the brand from competitors.
• Define aesthetic direction in collaboration with the Design Manager, incorporating colour, fabric innovations, and strategic business insights.
• Partner with Buyers, Textile Print Designers, and Quality teams to brief, refine, and deliver commercially successful products at the right time for the customer.

The Skills and Experience You Offer Us

• 5+ years Womenswear Design experience
• Skilled in visualising design concepts (by hand and PC/MAC)
• A strong knowledge in fabrics and raw material
• Ability to translate fashion trends into commercial design concepts Creative talent and high attention to detail
• Sound technical knowledge and garment construction skills
• An understanding of all critical path elements and their impact on sales
• Computer literacy in Design, Illustrator, CAD and PowerPoint
• Computer literacy in desktop products, including Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word)
• A sound knowledge of local and overseas fashion retail markets
• Understand the Forever New customer and respond effectively to her needs

Whether we're designing our next collection or building a world-class people platform, our values guide everything we do:

• Think Customer
• Respect for All
• Keep it Simple
• Take Responsibility
• Act with Pace

Apply now to join Forever New and play a pivotal role in shaping our product design direction - combining creativity, market insight, and collaboration to deliver trend-led collections that inspire our customers