Smu, Recut

We have an exciting new opportunity for a dynamic & creative Designer to join our team in our Melbourne Head Office based in Richmond.

Through a quick reactionary mindset and working collaboratively with our team of Designers, Product Developers & Key Account Managers, you will be responsible for taking the learnings and key sales reads in the retail landscape to create bespoke packages to further increase our width of offer in the Australian & New Zealand marketplace across our three brands; Lee, Wrangler and Riders by Lee.

We are a small and closely connected team, who champion collective intelligence and value the opinions of all team members. We love to celebrate our successes and work together to maximise our brands' potentials in the marketplace, therefore we are very excited to be offering this extremely dynamic new role within our team.

We take pride in adopting a welcoming culture into business and are always excited to have fresh talent join our team.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

The role of the SMU, Recut & Update Designer, is centred around two halves of the business;

**Outside of seasonal cycle**

Through maintaining a constant eye on a combination of the Brands sales performance's & the fast-moving trends within the youth market, you will be required to react to sales reads, create and present opportunities for growth in width by developing SMU packages that are relevant and cater to the needs of the Brand in question.

All designs created must connect back & compliment the brand's main collections or offer a justified point of difference whilst still being within the brand's aesthetic, in order to act as a vehicle to further expand the brand's width of offer in the market.

**Within seasonal cycle & sell periods**

Fueled by the business MRP strategy, your role within the seasonal cycles will be one of quick reactive behavior. Through effective communication with the Head of Design, Key Sales Reps and External Buyers, you will work on bespoke SMU packages to further build an enticing width of offer in the seasonal ranges, and appease the appetite for exclusive product.

As with the out of seasonal cycle product - this too needs to be within each brand's aesthetic and compliment the main range offer.

All product must be Brand relevant and suitable for the existing or proposed distribution and target market. All product will be designed under the guidance and direction provided by the Head of Design.

**ABOUT YOU**

This is a highly collaborative role, and one that requires effective communication, with an ability to effectively plan and organise your workload whilst managing multiple tasks.

An ability to organise, create and compile graphic artworks - both produced by yourself internally and through external sources is pivotal to this role to ensure a broad depth of appeal.

Collaboration in this role is key. You will be expected to communicate with both internal team departments & external partners of the business to ensure clarity and efficiency of output.

We encourage a drive to think outside of the square when problem solving, and welcome someone who isn't afraid to provide ideas and suggestions to enhance the performance of the team collectively.

We are looking for a person who is aware of movements in the youth fashion market, a knowledge of what is happening in the social world is key for our brands, it is essential for you to be commercially trend aware, along with a substantial knowledge & expertise of the apparel manufacturing process.

Above all, we are looking for someone who thrives being part of a team, and has a strong passion for the Lee, Wrangler and Riders by Lee brands.

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**GREAT BENEFITS**
- Incredible staff discount off all True Alliance brands
- Excellent training and career opportunities
- $1,500 for every friend you refer
- Free on-site parking
- Great health & wellbeing initiatives
- Employee Assistance Program

**WHO WE ARE...**

True Alliance operates over 50 retail stores in a number of fast-paced, dynamic environments across Australia & New Zealand. The brands we sell include Lee, Wrangler, Riders, Ellesse, Speedo, Ben Sherman, Lacoste, Nautica, The North Face, Rockport, UGGand that's just to name a few. We are passionate about what we do, and we know our product better than anyone else out there.