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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 Review:

Established in 1985, Review is a much-loved Australian owned brand, designing vintage inspired fashion with a modern, luxurious twist.

Every piece in our collection is lovingly designed and full of personality, whether it’s our fun prints, 50’s silhouettes or quirky finishing touches. Our pieces are renowned for their fun and eclectic feel but we believe it’s the person beneath the clothing that makes it special. 

Visit our website to immerse yourself in the new Review: www.review-australia.com

The opportunity:

The Designer is responsible for the design and development of seasonal ranges in line with brand direction and to achieve margin expectations and range sell through %  to achieve financial targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and trend research

• Research and forecast the latest trends, themes, fabrications, shapes and colours
• Sourcing and selecting fabrics, prints, trims, fastenings and embellishments

Product Design

• Working closely with the Head of Design  to design a range in keeping with the brand image and guidelines.
• Assist in planning and developing the ranges following the option plan.
• Understand and adapt existing bestselling designs.
• Briefing designs direct to inhouse pattern makers and overseas manufacturers with clear design packs/ information
• Ensuring all designs meet the brands  /fittings standards by attending weekly fit meetings

Design Coordination

• Manage day to day correspondence with suppliers by addressing any relevant queries
• Ensure clear communication with QA and pattern making team
• Request and follow up on proto and PP samples when needed.
• Work closely with suppliers  to ensure the effective work flow of new styles (manage weekly priority schedule)
• Liaise closely with Planning and Production teams to ensure that styles suit the customer, quality expectations and agreed price points
• Raise all orders with overseas suppliers

The skills and experience you offer us 

• 6-10 + years’ experience in knitwear and cut and sew specific Product Development, Design or Senior Designer role.
• Strong technical and yarn skills in knitwear – as well as cut and sew.
• Excellent technical knowledge around fit and construction
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
• Tertiary qualification in Graphic Design, Fashion Design or similar
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
• Understanding of fabrication, construction, and finishing techniques.
• Familiar with off-shore manufacturing processes
• Strong communication skills across all levels of organization.
• Ability to priorities and efficiently manage multiple tasks within set deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, team focused
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail

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, Elka Collective, Umbro, 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. 

Please note that our Support Office will be closed from 25th December to 6th January for the holiday season. During this time, we will be unable to review applications.

Rest assured, all applications will be reviewed when we return!