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ABOUT DESIGNWORKS

Designworks brings brands to life, setting the standard for excellence in brand management across Australia and New Zealand. Our agile and creative team manages the design, development, production and marketing of owned, licensed and private label apparel, footwear and sports equipment across a portfolio of around 25 brands from Everlast and Umbro, to Ed Hardy and Volley to Bluey and The Wiggles.

We are one of Australia’s leading suppliers to major and independent retailers, with a growing online presence across our 3 e-commerce platforms – Umbro, Volley and Everlast.

ROLE IN A NUTSHELL

As an Apparel Designer specialising in Womenswear & Girlswear, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and creating innovative garment and accessory designs that align with market trends and business objectives. You will work collaboratively with the Design Manager and Account Manager to ensure successful product development and delivery.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• You’ll be designing trend-driven collections, selecting quality fabrics, staying ahead of fashion trends, managing the entire design process, collaborating with offshore suppliers, and ensuring costings and samples meet expectations.
• Ensuring designs align with financial goals by managing budgets, hitting profitability targets, and using post-season analysis to refine future strategies.
• Managing fabric and trim sourcing, resolving production challenges with factories, and ensuring fit and styling approvals with QA technicians.
• Developing Range Books and Boards, coordinating sample deliveries, and supporting customer and internal meetings to drive sales and marketing success.
• Collaborating across teams to achieve shared goals.

ABOUT YOU

• Tertiary qualification in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in Licensed Sports Apparel Design. Having worked in work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Strong understanding of colour theory, textile construction, garment fit, and manufacturing.
• Experience in range planning and alignment of designs with financial goals.
• Passion for innovation and style with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Excel

JUST SOME PERKS WE OFFER

• Pet-friendly workspace – Yes, your furry friend can join you at work!
• Epic discounts – Up to 50% off top brands like Reebok, Superdry, and Clarks!
• Exclusive LK Group perks – Treat yourself to savings at Daniel’s Donuts, Hommey, Snooze & more!
• VIP access to sample sales – Get first dibs on incredible deals
• Leave when it matters – Paid parental leave, volunteer leave & purchased leave options.
• Novated leasing – Drive your dream car with ease.
• Loyalty rewards – We celebrate your milestones with generous service awards!
• Well-being matters – Free access to Mental Health Professionals through our Employee Assistance Program.
• And more…Because work should come with awesome perks!

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

If you are a creative and detail-oriented designer looking for an exciting opportunity to innovate in Womenswear & Girlswear, we would love to hear from you!

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!  

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 to bring brands to life!

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.