Western Designer

Full time on site
Western Designer
Job Description
  • Take ownership of high-impact product categories.
  • Collaborate globally with offshore manufacturing partners.
  • Make your mark with one of Australia's most established apparel businesses.

We're partnering with a well-established Australian business with a rich heritage and a reputation for producing high-quality apparel.

Working closely with senior leadership, you'll play a pivotal role in developing commercially successful collections that balance innovation, functionality and customer demand.

Some Duties: * Lead the end-to-end design and development of seasonal product ranges, from concept through to bulk production. * Conduct trend forecasting, market research and competitor analysis to identify commercial opportunities and inspire future collections. * Create commercially focused products that align with customer needs, brand direction and target price points. * Collaborate closely with production and offshore manufacturing partners to ensure design intent, quality standards and critical path deadlines are achieved. * Oversee fittings, sampling, fabric and trim approvals, and maintain exceptional product quality throughout the development process. * Present product ranges to senior stakeholders and contribute to strategic product decisions. * Monitor sales performance and customer feedback to continually refine future product assortments. * Mentor and support junior members of the design team, fostering collaboration and creativity. * Work cross-functionally with marketing and graphics teams to ensure cohesive product launches and brand storytelling.

About you: * Experience designing commercially successful apparel collections within the fashion industry. * Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle, garment construction and production processes. * Confident working with offshore suppliers and managing product from concept through to production. * Advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with excellent technical drawing and presentation abilities. * A strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance creativity with business objectives.

Why you'll love this opportunity: * Join a respected Australian apparel business with a longstanding reputation for quality. * Take ownership of impactful product categories with genuine creative influence. * Work within a collaborative, supportive and passionate product team. * Be part of a business that values innovation, quality, teamwork and continuous improvement. * Long-term career opportunity with a stable and growing organisation.

If you're a commercially minded Designer looking to make your mark within an established Australian brand, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.

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