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! 

The opportunity:
We are on the lookout for an experienced Designer - Street, Sport and Lifestyle to join our Designworks team based at our Richmond Support Office! Reporting directly to Design Manager, the primary objective of our Designer is to design, develop and create new garments and accessories, or modify existing designs to suit current trends from concept to completion. Producing presentation materials that optimally communicate the concept behind the line. With your knowledge and expertise, you will support the product development of your assigned accounts/categories and work with your Design Manager and Account Manager to ensure we meet the desired outcomes for our customers.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Design & Development of seasonal or monthly ranges, sketching garment shapes and selecting suitable garment fabrications
• Trend and seasonal forecasting
• Create production/tech packs
• Prepare costing art-sheets  to include technical drawings, trim details and construction specifications
• Prepare and document fabric quality and print swatches
• Monitor product submissions including fits samples, quality swatches, lab dips, prints, trims, accessories and fabric qualities
• Coordinating sourcing of fabrics and trims related to product designed
• Liaise with factories and internal parties regarding problem solving and design approvals
• Liaise with QA techs on fit and styling throughout production process
• Designing range books for buyer meetings or range presentations
• Ensure any sample required are delivered on time
• Assist Design Manager and Account Manager with meeting preparations
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The skills and experience you offer us:

• Tertiary qualification in Fashion Design or Graphic Design, or related discipline
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop and proficient in Adobe InDesign
• Textile/garment construction/pattern making knowledge
• Garment manufacturing knowledge or experience
• Ability to work as an integral team member
• Strong written and verbal communications
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Strong organisational skills
• Strong eye for product
• Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment

The perks we offer you:

• Pet friendly workspace - yes, you can bring your dog to work!
• Generous discounts for you and your family across Brand Collective's stable of brands! That’s 50% off Reebok, Superdry, Hush Puppies, Clarks, Elka Collective and many more
• Invitations to epic sample sales
• Paid parental leave, volunteer leave, purchased leave program (ability to purchase an additional two weeks of leave per year, based on eligibility)
• Novated Leasing
• Reward and recognition program as well as generous service awards
• Recruitment referral incentives for permanent positions
• Learning and development – we want you to grow and get the most out of your role!
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to Mental Health Professionals for when times are tough
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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 with your current CV and Cover Letter. For bonus points, tell us why this role excites you in an optional video cover letter.

Brand Collective is officially recognised as a Great Place to Work!