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!  T

The opportunity 

The Designer is responsible Design and Production Development of accountable brands, licenses and product categories. Support Design Manager and Account Managers to ensure we meet desired outcome for customers.

To achieve this, you: 

• Design & Development of seasonal or monthly ranges
• Sketching garment shapes
• Selecting suitable garment fabrications
• Trend and seasonal forecasting
• Create production/tech packs for each style designed
• 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 within required production time allocated for the approval process and advise
• Maintain and update files to customer requirements
• Coordinating sourcing of fabrics and trims related to product designed
• Liaise with factories and internal parties regarding problem solving and design approvals, ensuring your product meets your desired final outcome.
• Liaise with QA techs on fit and styling throughout production process. Including Fit, PP and Shipment sampling stages
• 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

The skills and experience you offer us 

• 5-6 years’ industry experience
• Tertiary qualification in Fashion Design or Graphic Design, or related discipline
• Demonstrated working experience in a similar role within the fashion industry
• Advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and proficient in InDesign
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Textile/garment construction/pattern making knowledge
• Garment manufacturing knowledge or experience
• 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
• Demonstrated experience in Sport Licensing

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.