A Network of Opportunity

About Brand Collective:
Brand Collective is one of Australia's most prominent apparel, footwear & sport groups, operating our omnichannel offer across 300+ stores with over 3,000 team members, a comprehensive online business and an extensive wholesale network. Our portfolio ranges from iconic heritage to timeless contemporary, from street culture to considered craftsmanship, and from private label to international luxury fashion brands. We bring brands to life!  

About Black Pepper:
Black Pepper has been established since 1976 and is an iconic Australian women’s fashion brand bringing stylish, quality clothing to our very loyal customers.

At Black Pepper we pride ourselves on spoiling our customers with a unique and honest shopping experience that leaves them feeling fabulous!

The opportunity:
We are on the lookout for a Design Assistant to join our Black Pepper Fashion Apparel team. This role reports directly to the Design Manager and is based in our Richmond Support Centre.

• Manage day to day correspondence with factories by addressing any relevant queries
• Manage the lap dip process for all fabrics
• Manage all print strike off requests
• Assist and supporting design team in end-to-end design process inclusive of CAD, design, trend and print support
• Experience in creating technical flat drawing for cads and specifications
• Knowledge in textile and garment construction
• Responsible for management of samples sets across reference samples, salesman samples and photo samples
• Responsible for the management of Marketing samples to Support Campaigns and Ecommerce shoots
• General showroom and design sample distribution
• Product and administrative support to design team
• Assist with the preparation and sending of parcels to China
• Check and sign off DHL invoices
• File proceeds and new trims/buttons/accessories
• Working closely with the designers, support the design and development of Black Pepper range in keeping with brand image and option plan guidelines
• Assist with additional design projects as required
• Additional administrative duties as required to support the design team
• Update Cads accurately and in a timely manner

The skills and experience you offer us 

• A formal qualification in Fashion Design (desirable)
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Work experience in a similar role at a similar level
• Attention to detail
• Accurate and efficient
• Complete work in required timeframe to meet deadlines
• Basic knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and Microsoft Outlook
• Strong communication skills across all levels of organization
• Ability to prioritise and efficiently manage multiple tasks within set deadlines
• Show initiative and drive
• Team player and can do attitude

Just some of the perks we offer you 

• Generous discounts for you and your family across Brand Collective's stable of brands! That’s 50% off brands such as Reebok, Superdry, Clarks, Review, Hush Puppies, Umbro, Elka Collective, Black Pepper and many more 
  
  
• RECENTLY LAUNCHED - additional discounts across our parent company, LK Group, including Daniel's Donuts, Hommey, LK Group Hospitality, Snooze, and many more!

• Pet friendly workspace - yes, you can bring your dog to work! 

• Invitations to epic sample sales 

• Paid parental leave, volunteer leave, purchased leave program  

• Novated Leasing 

• Generous service awards 
  
  
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to Mental Health Professionals 
  
  
• and more!

Apply today to bring brands to life 

At Brand Collective our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We value diversity and inclusion in all forms, thus hire based on capability and performance. If you feel like your skills align with the role and company culture, apply today with your current resume and optional Cover Letter.  

Please note: at this time, Brand Collective are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role, and will not be liable for any unsolicited candidate profiles or associated fees. We encourage applicants to apply directly to this posting if they would like to be considered for this opportunity. The advertising of this role may close earlier than the listed date, and we encourage applicants to apply early.