Design Assistant

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Country Road Group Full time
Design Assistant - Footwear - Country Road

The Role

Looking to start your career within Design? This is your opportunity to assist in the development of the footwear range ensuring the quality is maintained through the development and production stages.

**Please note that this is an initial 6 month contract**

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with the Footwear Designer to develop range concepts
  • Attend fitting to ensure continuation of style development process
  • Attend all fit meetings and other associated meetings which will impact upon the range development
  • Select all trims for the range to be signed off by the Designer to ensure the look and values of the brand are maintained
  • Source, execute and design any creative, conceptual work required for pre-sell or sell presentation to ensure clarity and consistency at all times
  • Conceptualise monthly storyboards in form of mood and colour
  • Sourcing & development of fabrics
  • Liaise with the suppliers to monitor the development, availability, lead-time and costs.

The Ideal Candidate has

  • A tertiary qualification 
  • 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
  • Extremely organized with great attention to detail
  • Works well within a collaborative team.

Why work for us ?

  • A competitive remuneration package, including incentives
  • Bi-annual product allowances and generous discounts on all brands products (Country Road, Trenery, Witchery, Mimco) for you and your immediate family
  • Birthday roster day off
  • Excellent career progression involving regular training and on the job development
  • A genuine, open and high performing culture
  • Opportunity to become involved in our Corporate Social Responsibility program, by supporting our community partnerships.

About Us

Country Road inspires modern Australian living every day. An icon since 1974, the brand is famous for its effortless style and quality designs that are made to last.

Recognised as a leading responsible retailer, Country Road is proud to support local partnerships with Australian farmers, manufacturers, and First Nations communities.

The brand is renowned for championing industry-leading initiatives and was the first Australian fashion retailer to partner with Oritain to scientifically verify fibre origin, the Green Building Council to target best practice store design and the Good Cashmere Standard by AbTF to support responsible cashmere production.  

Country Road is committed to embedding sustainability into its business by improving traceability through its supply chain, working with suppliers that uphold high environmental standards and maintaining responsible sourcing strategies for key raw materials.

From its products to its partnerships and stores, the brand looks to drive positive change so you can feel proud of every Country Road purchase you take home.


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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